Milrinone Flashcards

1
Q

Action

A

inotrope

potent vasodilator

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2
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Side effect

A

ventricular arrhythmias, torsades
can accumulate in pts with renal failure and low CO states
may increase ventricular rate

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3
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Indicaiton

A

myocardial dysfunction and increased SVR
CHF or post cardiac surgery pts
cardiogenic shock
pulmonary htn

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4
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Dosage

A

starting dose: 0.375mcg/kg/min

max dose: 0.75mcg/kg/min

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