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Milrinone helps to treat severe congestive heart failure, a condition where the heart's ability to pump blood is suddenly compromised. It is often used when other treatments are ineffective, such as when the patient doesn't respond well to diuretics or other medications.

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Milrinone can be administered only as an intravenous injection into a vein by your physician in a hospital setting. Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition. 

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Warnings

This drug is contraindicated in individuals with known hypersensitivity or allergy to it or its component. Individuals with certain heart conditions such as valve narrowing, thickening, blockage, low blood pressure, kidney problems, or a history of arrhythmias should use Milrinone with caution. If you have experienced heart problems as a result of taking water tablets (diuretics) in the past, it's important to inform your physician about all your medical conditions and medications before starting the treatment.

Precautions

Milrinone can have an effect on your blood pressure and heart rate, and doctors must verify that these vital signs are safe. Blood pressure and pulse rate should be checked regularly. Tracking this parameter provides information about how your body reacts to the medicine. In case your blood potassium levels are low, your doctor may want to closely monitor you during treatment. They may perform blood tests to determine your potassium levels. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to become pregnant,, report to your doctor before starting the treatment with this drug. 

Side Effects

The side effects known to occur commonly during the treatment with Milrinone are headache, and low blood pressure (feeling dizzy). Some serious side effects also include allergic reactions (swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of lips, face, tongue, or throat), increased or fast heartbeats, feeling lightheaded, faint, or shortness of breath.

Word Of Advice

If you have lost significant body fluids and are severely dehydrated, you should not receive milrinone. Dehydration can impact the body's ability to process medications and can lead to further complications. Therefore, if you are severely dehydrated, it's important not to receive this drug until your fluid and electrolyte levels have been adequately restored.

Frequently Asked Question

• How is Milrinone different from other heart failure medications?
• Milrinone works by a different mechanism compared to other commonly used heart failure medications. It directly enhances the heart's pumping ability by increasing the force of contraction, whereas other medications may work by reducing fluid buildup or improving the heart's electrical activity.

• Can Milrinone be taken at home?
• No, Milrinone is administered in a hospital or clinical setting through an IV infusion. It requires close monitoring of the patient's vital signs and cardiac function.

• How long is Milrinone treatment usually given?
• Milrinone treatment is usually short-term and given for a few days. It is used to stabilize a patient's condition during acute heart failure episodes or while waiting for other treatments to take effect.

• Can Milrinone be used in all types of heart failure?
• Milrinone is generally used in cases of acute decompensated heart failure, particularly when there's a need for short-term improvement in cardiac function. It may not be suitable for all types of heart failure or for long-term use.

• How is Milrinone administered?
• Milrinone is usually administered through an intravenous (IV) infusion. This means it's delivered directly into the bloodstream through a vein.