Milrinone Benefits & Uses

Milrinone is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Heart Failure

Milrinone Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Heart Failure Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice, Maintenance dose: 0.375 to 0.75 mcg/kg/min
Geriatric	Disease: Heart Failure Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice, Maintenance dose: 0.375 to 0.75 mcg/kg/min
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Heart Failure Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice, Maintenance dose: 0.375 to 0.75 mcg/kg/min
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Heart Failure Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice, Maintenance dose: 0.375 to 0.75 mcg/kg/min
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Heart Failure Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice, Maintenance dose: 0.375 to 0.75 mcg/kg/min

Milrinone Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Milrinone is used -

Moderate

Decreased blood pressure
Angina Pectoris
Decreased potassium level in blood

Mild

Headache
Tremor

Unknown

Skin Rash

Milrinone Related Warnings

Is the use of Milrinone safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Milrinone. If you are pregnant, do not take Milrinone without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Milrinone safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Milrinone.

Safe
What is the effect of Milrinone on the Kidneys?

Milrinone has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Milrinone on the Liver?

Using Milrinone does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Milrinone on the Heart?

Milrinone may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Milrinone Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Milrinone unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Milrinone

Is this Milrinone habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Milrinone is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Milrinone, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Milrinone can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Milrinone only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Milrinone in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Milrinone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Milrinone

You can take Milrinone with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Milrinone

Information about the interaction of Milrinone and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown