Cardiject 50mg Injection Description:
Cardiject 50mg Injection makes the heart pump blood with more strength and force, therefore, increasing the blood pressure.
Uses:
Cardiject 50mg Injection is used in the treatment of decreased blood pressure.
Side Effects:
Headache, Injection site pain, Nausea, Shortness of breath, Palpitations, Chest pain, Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils), Increased blood pressure, Increased heart rate, Arrhythmia.
Dosage:
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
FAQs
Is Cardiject a pressor/ vasopressor?
Yes, Cardiject is a vasopressor (agent that causes vasoconstriction of the blood vessels)
Is Cardiject a beta blocker?
No, Cardiject is a beta agonist, not a beta blocker
Is Cardiject an inotrope/ positive inotrope?
Yes, Cardiject is an inotrope
Is Cardiject a catecholamine?
Yes, Cardiject is a catecholamin
Is Cardiject a vasodilator?
Cardiject has got both vasoconstrictor and vasodilator properties. The net effect depends on the tone of blood vessels and the disease condition
Is Cardiject a vesicant?
Yes, Cardiject is a vesicant (it may cause tissue blistering if it leaks out of the vein)
Is dobutamine the same as dopamine?
Dopamine is a natural neurotransmitter present in the body; both dopamine and dobutamine are inotropic and stimulate the beta-1 receptors of the heart
Does Cardiject increase heart rate/ tachycardia?
Yes, increase in heart rate also known as tachycardia is a common side effect of Cardiject
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