milrinone(Primacor)
Phosphodiesterase-3 (PDE3) inhibitor (inodilator)
Pronunciation
/ˈmɪlrɪnoʊn/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- milrinone
- Brand names
- Primacor
- Therapeutic class
- Phosphodiesterase-3 (PDE3) inhibitor (inodilator)
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- IV infusion only; monitor BP, HR, ECG, urine output continuously.
- Reduce dose in renal impairment.
- Used for ACUTE decompensated heart failure - not for chronic therapy (increased mortality).
- Bridge therapy to transplant or palliative use in advanced HF.
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