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Introduction of
Milrinone
Milrinone is used
for treating congestive heart failure.
Milrinone is an inotrope and vasodilator. It works by
increasing the force with which the heart pumps blood through
the body and widens blood vessels, which allows blood to flow
through the body more easily.
Do NOT use Milrinone if
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you are allergic to any ingredient in Milrinone
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you have severe blockage of your aorta or certain heart valve
problems (pulmonic valvular disease), or you have recently had
a heart attack
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any
of these apply to you.
Before using Milrinone
Some medical conditions may interact with Milrinone . Tell
your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions,
especially if any of the following apply to you:
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if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are
breast-feeding
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if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription
medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
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if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
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if you have a history of kidney problems, irregular heartbeat
or other heart problems (eg, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy),
heart attack, or heart valve conditions
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Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Milrinone . However, no
specific interactions with Milrinone are known at this time.
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may
occur. Ask your health care provider if Milrinone may interact
with other medicines that you take. Check with your health
care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of
any medicine.
How to use Milrinone
Use Milrinone as directed by your doctor. Check the label on
the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Milrinone is usually administered as an injection at your
doctor's office, hospital, or clinic.
If you miss a dose of Milrinone , contact your doctor
immediately.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about
how to use Milrinone .
Important safety information
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Milrinone may cause dizziness or lightheadedness. Do not
drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be
dangerous until you know how you react to Milrinone . Using
Milrinone alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol
may lessen your ability to drive or perform other potentially
dangerous tasks.
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Milrinone may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting.
Alcohol, hot weather, exercise, and fever can increase these
effects. To prevent them, sit up or stand slowly, especially
in the morning. Also, sit or lie down at the first sign of
dizziness, lightheadedness, or weakness.
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LAB TESTS, including heart function, kidney function, blood
electrolytes, and blood pressure, may be performed to monitor
your progress or to check for side effects. Be sure to keep
all doctor and lab appointments.
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Use Milrinone with extreme caution in CHILDREN. Safety and
effectiveness have not been confirmed.
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PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss
with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Milrinone
during pregnancy. It is unknown if Milrinone is excreted in
breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you
are using Milrinone , check with your doctor or pharmacist to
discuss the risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Milrinone
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no,
or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these
most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Dizziness; headache.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side
effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing;
tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or
tongue); chest pain; fast or irregular heartbeat; severe
dizziness or lightheadedness.
Disclaimer:
Information on this page is provided for general
information purposes. You should not make a clinical treatment
decision based on information contained in this page without
consulting other references including the package insert of
the drug, textbooks and where relevant, expert opinion. We
cannot be held responsible for any errors you make in
administering drugs mentioned on this page, nor for use of any
erroneous information contained on this page.
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