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DOBUTAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER (dobutamine hydrochloride) · Pfizer

Cardiovascular Approved 1993-09-27

Dobutamine Hydrochloride in 5% Dextrose Injection is indicated when parenteral therapy is necessary for inotropic support in the short-term treatment of patients with cardiac decompensation due to depressed contractility resulting either from organic heart disease or from cardiac surgical procedures. Experience with intravenous dobutamine in controlled trials does not extend beyond 48 hours of repeated boluses and/or continuous infusions.

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Indication
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Phase 3 Trials
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Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
1993-09-27
Routes
INJECTION
Dosage Forms
INJECTABLE

Companies

Active Ingredient: DOBUTAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

DOBUTAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER Approval History

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What DOBUTAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER Treats

3 indications

DOBUTAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER is approved for 3 conditions since its original approval in 1993. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

Source: FDA Label

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Clinical Trial Registry

2 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT04893655 DOBU whipple BC-08919 Ph 4 completed Effect of Dobutamine on Hepatic Blood Flow During Goal-directed Hemodynamic Therapy
NCT03098680 PRIME PRIME (A094136) Ph 1 terminated A Study of the Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Responses in Healthy and Altered Human Cardiovascular Systems
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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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DOBUTAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

Dobutamine Hydrochloride in 5% Dextrose Injection is indicated when parenteral therapy is necessary for inotropic support in the short-term treatment of patients with cardiac decompensation due to depressed contractility resulting either from organic heart disease or from cardiac surgical procedures. Experience with intravenous dobutamine in controlled trials does not extend beyond 48 hours of repeated boluses and/or continuous infusions. Whether given orally, continuously intravenously, or intermittently intravenously, neither dobutamine nor any other cyclic-AMP-dependent inotrope has been sh...

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