Dobutamine and Protamine interaction
Dobutamine and Protamine: both prescribing labels flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.
Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.
What the FDA labels say
From the Protamine (Protamine Sulfate) label · effective 2025-04-29
Vasopressors and resuscitation equipment should be immediately available in case of a severe reaction to protamine.
From the Dobutamine (Dobutamine Hydrochloride in Dextrose) label · effective 2023-09-08
Drug Interactions There was no evidence of drug interactions in clinical studies in which dobutamine was administered concurrently with other drugs, including digitalis preparations, furosemide, spironolactone, lidocaine, glyceryl trinitrate, isosorbide dinitrate, morphine, atropine, heparin, protamine, potassium chloride, folic acid, and acetaminophen.
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