Milrinone

Milrinone is the active substance of a vasodilator drug known commercially as Primacor.

This injectable drug is indicated for heart failure, since its action consists in increasing the force of contraction of the heart and in relaxing the smooth muscle of the arteries and veins, increasing preload and cardiac afterload.

Indications of Milrinone

Congestive heart failure.

Milrinona's Price

The 10 ml bottle of Milrinone costs approximately 620 reais.

Side Effects of Milrinone

Ventricular arrhythmias.

Contraindications of Milrinone

Pregnancy Risk C; women in the lactation phase; severe disease in the aortic or pulmonary valve.

How to Use Milrinone

Injectable Use

Adults

Congestive heart failure

• Administer 50 mcg per kg body weight, administered slowly in about 10 minutes. The maintenance dose should remain between 0.375 to 0.75 mcg per kg of body weight per minute.'

The total dose in 24 hours should not exceed 1.13 mg per kg body weight. Consult manufacturer's tables on infusion rate according to body weight.