You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to milrinone or amrinone
Uses:
Injectable
This is a very strong medicine. Make sure you understand why your doctor has ordered it for you and what the possible risks and benefits of the treatment are.
An IV is medicine that is put directly into your body through one of your veins.
Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose. Use this medicine exactly as your doctor has ordered.
This medicine should be given by a person who is trained to give IV medicine, such as a nurse. Sometimes you, a family member, or a friend can be taught to give your medicine.
Milrinone is sometimes given very slowly. You may need to have the IV attached for several hours.
If a dose is missed:
Your doctor will decide how often your medicine should be given. Ask your doctor for instructions on what to do if you miss a dose.
Storage:
Store your medicine at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze.
Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date has passed.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Make sure your doctor knows if you are also taking disopyramide.
Warnings:
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have kidney problems or lung disease.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
