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DOPAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER (dopamine hydrochloride)

Cardiovascular Approved 1983-09-30

Dopamine Hydrochloride in Dextrose 5% is used to improve hemodynamic status in patients experiencing shock. It helps patients with distributive shock or shock resulting from reduced cardiac output. This medication is prescribed to stabilize blood flow and heart function during these critical states.

Source: FDA Label • Baxter

How DOPAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER Works

This drug works by activating several types of receptors, including dopamine D1 and D2, beta-1, and alpha-1 receptors. As a natural catecholamine and precursor to norepinephrine, it triggers different physiological responses depending on the specific dose administered. These interactions help regulate the body's cardiovascular response.

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Phase 3 Trials
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Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
1983-09-30
Routes
INJECTION
Dosage Forms
INJECTABLE

Companies

Active Ingredient: DOPAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

DOPAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER Approval History

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Jun 2025 SUPPL
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What DOPAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER Treats

1 indications

DOPAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 1983. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Shock
Source: FDA Label

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Clinical Trial Registry

1 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT01482559 HIP HIP-FP7-BrePco 2010-023988-17 Ph 3 terminated Management of Hypotension In the Preterm Infant
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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

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DOPAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

DOPAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER is indicated for the treatment of Shock.

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