Milrinone (Primacor) Flashcards
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Milrinone (Primacor)
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Name/Class: MILRINONE (Primacor) / Cardiac Inotrope, Vasodilator
Description: Milrinone is related to amrinone and increases the strength of cardiac contraction without Increasing rate, increasing cardiac output without increasing oxygen demand.
Indications: CHF, or pediatric septic shock.
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity
Precautions: Elderly, pregnancy, and nursing mothers
Dosage/Route: CHF: 50mcg/kg IV over 10 min, then drip of 0.375 to 0.75mcg/kg/min.
Pedi: 50-75mcg/kg IV
