MILRINONE
Description:
• It is a medication used in patient of heart failure.
• It is a phosphodiesterase 3 inhibitor.
PHARMACOKINETICS
• Metabolism: hepatic (12%)
• Half life: 2.3 hrs
• Excretion: urine (85% remains unchanged in urine)
USES
• It is used in patient of Congestive heart failure
• Relaxation of blood vessels
ADVERSE EFFECTS
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Allergic reaction
• Chest pain
• Irregular heartbeat
Reference-Tripathi K.D,"Essentials of medical pharmacology",7th edition,page no-519,525
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