Dopamine and Zontivity

• Generic Name: dopamine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Intropin

Dopamine is a medication form of a substance that occurs naturally in the body. It works by improving the pumping strength of the heart and improves blood flow to the kidneys.

Dopamine injection (Intropin) is used to treat certain conditions that occur when you are in shock, which may be caused by heart attack, trauma, surgery, heart failure, kidney failure, and other serious medical conditions.

Dopamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: vorapaxar
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Zontivity

Zontivity (vorapaxar) helps to prevent platelets in your blood from sticking together and forming a blood clot. An unwanted blood clot can occur with certain heart or blood vessel conditions.

Zontivity is used to lower the risk of stroke or serious heart problems in people who have had a heart attack or a blood vessel disorder affecting circulation in the arms and legs.

Zontivity is sometimes used together with aspirin or clopidogrel (Plavix).