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Generic Name : Milrinone
Pronunciation : MILL-ri-none
Trade Name(s):
India- Milicor Inj, Milron Amp, Myolong Amp , Primacor-Iv Amp. International- Primacor. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Contraindicated in patients with recent heart attack and hypersensitivity.
When it is to be taken : Adult: IV- Loading dose: 50 mcg/kg then continuous maintenance infusion of 0.375-0.75 mcg/kg/min. Adjust according to response. Max:1.13 mcg/kg/day. How it should be taken : It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart valve disease, irregular heartbeat, mineral imbalance, other heart diseases, kidney disease, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may cause dizziness or lightheadedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. * Avoid alcohol consumption. Side Effects : This medication is generally well tolerated. Heart- Fast heart rate, abnormal/irregular heart beat, low blood pressure and chest pain. Central Nervous System- Headache. Miscellaneous- Decreased potassium level in blood, tremor and decreased platelet count. *Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature (25°C). |
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