Dopamine injection and Gastrografin

In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.

Using DOPamine together with diatrizoate can alter the effects of DOPamine. Contact your doctor if your condition worsens or changes or if you experience irregular heartbeats and fatigue You may need a dose adjustment or special tests if your use both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

MONITOR: Addition of an inotropic agent to ionic radiocontrast media may produce a paradoxical depressant response that can be deleterious to the ischemic myocardium. The exact mechanism of interaction is unknown, although ionic radiocontrast agents are known to have a direct depressant effect on cardiac muscles.

MANAGEMENT: Clinicians should be aware of this potential interaction when an inotropic agent is used in combination with ionic radiocontrast media. Patients should be monitored closely for adverse cardiac effects.

Dopamine injection

Generic Name: dopamine

Brand name: Intropin

Synonyms: Dopamine Injection, DOPamine

What is Dopamine injection?

Gastrografin

Generic Name: diatrizoate

Brand name: Gastrografin, MD-76 R, MD-Gastroview, Cystografin, Cystografin-Dilute

Synonyms: n.a.

What is Gastrografin?