Types

• Inotropic_agent

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	Slot Name	Value
	Alternatives
	CanImprove	Increased_pulmonar_capillary_wedge_pressure, Acute_myocardial_ischemia, Chronic_ischemic_heart_disease
	CautionWithMedicationsUsed
	Comment
	Contraindication
	CouldBeRelatedTo
	Cui	C0128513
	Definition	A positive inotropic cardiotonic agent with vasodilator properties. It inhibits cAMP phosphodiesterase activity in myocardium and vascular smooth muscle. Milrinone is a derivative of amrinone and has 20-30 times the ionotropic potency of amrinone.
	DespiteReceivingTreatment
	DoNotUseWithMedicationGroup
	EspeciallyEffectiveAgainst
	Improves
	Incrementsmgday
	InitiatingDose
	MaintenanceDose	(infusion) 0.375-0.75 ug/kg/min
	MaximumRecommendedDailyDose
	MeanDailyDose
	RelevantSignOrSymptom
	SideEffect	Atrial_fibrillation, Systolic_hypotension, Any_arrhythmia, Diastolic_hypotension
	Synonyms
	TargetDose	(bolus): 25-75 ug/kg over 10-20 min
	TitrationPeriod
	TreatmentStatus
	Treats
	UMLSSynonyms
	UsedTogetherWithMedication
	UsedWithMedicationGroup	Adrenergic_beta-antagonists
	UseWhenExistsIntoleranceOf
	UseWithTest

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