Vasoactive Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Milrinone
A
Noncatecholamine Inodilator
PDEIII inhibitor
Positive inotropic and lusitropic effects on the ventricle, as well as smooth muscle relaxation
Reduces both preload and afterload (BP is usually maintained even in the face of decreased SVR, because of improvement in contractility and stroke volume)
