Milrineon Information

Milrineon is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Heart Failure are some of its major therapeutic uses.

The right dosage of Milrineon depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Milrineon side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Milrineon normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Milrineon is Severe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Milrineon's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Milrineon contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Milrineon have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Milrineon, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Milrineon Benefits & Uses
Milrineon Dosage & How to Take
Milrineon Side Effects
Milrineon Related Warnings
Milrineon Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Milrineon
Milrineon Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Milrineon Benefits & Uses

Milrineon is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Heart Failure

Milrineon 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

Milrineon Related Warnings

Is the use of Milrineon safe for pregnant women?

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

Severe
Is the use of Milrineon safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Milrineon.

Safe
What is the effect of Milrineon on the Kidneys?

Milrineon may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Milrineon on the Liver?

Milrineon is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Milrineon on the Heart?

Side effects of Milrineon rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Milrineon Contraindications

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

Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Milrineon

Is this Milrineon habit forming or addictive?

Milrineon is not addictive in nature.

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Milrineon can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

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

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

There is no benefit of taking Milrineon for mental disorders.

No

Milrineon Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Milrineon

It is safe to take Milrineon with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Milrineon

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Milrineon and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown