Kent and Medway
Joint Medicines Formulary
NHS Kent and Medway
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Sympathomimetics (Myocardial ischaemia)

For use of adrenaline prefilled autoinjectors in anaphylaxis see allergic emergencies

Related sections

Sympathomimetics (inotropic/vasoconstrictor)

Vasoconstrictor Sympathomimetics (Anaesthesia)

Adrenaline

Go to the EMC website for more information and guidance.

Adrenaline (base) 1mg/1ml (1 in 1,000) solution for injection ampoules

Pack
10 ampoule

Adrenaline (base) 10mg/10ml (1 in 1,000) solution for injection ampoules

Pack
10 ampoule

Adrenaline (base) 1mg/10ml (1 in 10,000) dilute solution for injection ampoules

Pack
10 ampoule

Adrenaline (base) 1mg/10ml (1 in 10,000) dilute solution for injection pre-filled syringes

Pack
1 pre-filled disposable injection

Adrenaline (base) 1mg/10ml (1 in 10,000) PRESERVATIVE FREE dilute solution for injection pre-filled syringes

Pack
1 pre-filled disposable injection
10 pre-filled disposable injection

Dobutamine

Go to NICE for more information and guidance. Go to the EMC website for more information and guidance.

Dobutamine 250mg/20ml concentrate for solution for infusion ampoules

Pack
5 ampoule

Dobutamine 250mg/50ml solution for infusion vials

Pack
1 vial

Dobutamine 250mg/50ml solution for infusion pre-filled syringes

East Kent Hospital University Foundation Trust ONLY
Pack
1 pre-filled disposable injection

Dopamine

Go to the EMC website for more information and guidance.

Dopamine 200mg/5ml solution for infusion ampoules

Pack
5 ampoule
10 ampoule
50 ampoule

Isoprenaline

Go to the EMC website for more information and guidance.

Specialist cardiology use only

Isoprenaline hydrochloride 1mg/5ml solution for injection ampoules

Pack
10 ampoule
5 ampoule
  • On Formulary Preferred
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