Milrinone

Milrinone is a vasodilator. It is given to patients who have a history of heart failure. This medication works by widening the blood vessels and allows for a smoother and easier flow of blood in the body.

On using this medication you may experience side effects such as ventricular ectopy, non-sustained ventricular tachycardia, supraventricular arrhythmias, hypotension, dizziness, headache, bronchospasm and skin rash.

Avoid using this medication:

• if you have severe heart or kidney diseases
• you are taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs
• if you are allergic towards medicines, foods, substances or any of the ingredients contained within this medication
• if you are pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant or are breast-feeding a baby

The dosage will be prescribed depending on your condition. Usually, the dosage for adults diagnosed with heart failure is about 50 mcg IV for 10 minutes. Any kind of adjustments in dosage should be based on the patient’s response. The maximum dosage per day is 1.13 mg. In the case of drug overdose seek medical attention right away.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

• Heart Failure

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

• Hypersensitivity

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

• Atrial Arrhythmias (Altered Heart Rate)

• Arterial Hypotension (Low Blood Pressure)

• Headache

• Hypotension

• Chest Pain

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution should be used in patients with severe renal impairment.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Milrinone, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Milrinone as ingredient

• Milrineon 10Mg Injection

  Neon Laboratories Ltd

• Milrilact 10Mg Injection

  AAA Pharma Trade Pvt Ltd

• Renota 10Mg Injection

  Molekule India Pvt Ltd

• Myolong 10Mg Injection

  Vhb Life Sciences Inc

• Milicor 10Mg Injection

  Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

This medication works by preventing phosphodiesterase. As a result, an enhancement in erythrocyte cAMP activity takes place. Therefore, the erythrocyte membrane can defend deformity more effectively. It also reduces the viscosity of blood by accelerating fibrinolytic activity and decreasing plasma fibrinogen concentrations.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

• Ques : What is Milrinone?

  Ans : This medication is a vasodilator. It is given to patients who have a history of heart failure.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Milrinone before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : This medication is to be taken till the time you see an improvement in your health conditions.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Milrinone?

  Ans : This medication should be taken in the dosage as prescribed by the doctor.

• Ques : Should I use Milrinone empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication should be taken after food in a prescribed dosage.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Milrinone?

  Ans : This medication should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

• Milrinone-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 11 June 2022].Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/milrinone

• Milrinone-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 11 June 2022].Available from:

  https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00235

• MILRINONE injection,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 11 June 2022].Available from:

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