Drug reference
milrinone
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Drug class
Cardiovascular (Inotropics)
Mechanism of action
Phosphodiesterase inhibitor; positive inotrope with little chronotropic effect; direct vasodilator (decreases both preload and afterload)
Common side effects
- Headache
- Ventricular arrhythmias
- Hypotension
- Supraventricular arrhythmia
- Angina/chest pain
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to milrinone and inamrinone
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is milrinone?
milrinone belongs to: Cardiovascular.
How does milrinone work?
Phosphodiesterase inhibitor; positive inotrope with little chronotropic effect; direct vasodilator (decreases both preload and afterload)
What are the common side effects of milrinone?
Headache, Ventricular arrhythmias, Hypotension, Supraventricular arrhythmia, Angina/chest pain
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