What is MILRINONE LACTATE IN 5% DEXTROSE used for?

MILRINONE LACTATE IN 5% DEXTROSE (brand name Milrinone Lactate in 5% Dextrose) is a Other indicated for which may include life threatening ventricular arrhythmias.

How does MILRINONE LACTATE IN 5% DEXTROSE work?

MILRINONE LACTATE IN 5% DEXTROSE works through the following mechanism: Other agent.

What are the most common side effects of MILRINONE LACTATE IN 5% DEXTROSE?

Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for MILRINONE LACTATE IN 5% DEXTROSE. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Is MILRINONE LACTATE IN 5% DEXTROSE the same as Milrinone Lactate in 5% Dextrose?

Milrinone Lactate in 5% Dextrose is a brand name for MILRINONE LACTATE IN 5% DEXTROSE. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

MILRINONE LACTATE IN 5% DEXTROSE

Other

Brand names: Milrinone Lactate in 5% Dextrose

Intravenous

Mechanism of Action

Other agent

Indications

which may include life threatening ventricular arrhythmias

Contraindications

• CONTRAINDICATIONS Milrinone is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to it. Solutions containing dextrose may be contraindicated in patients with known allergy to corn or corn products.

FDA Warnings

WARNINGS Whether given orally or by continuous or intermittent intravenous infusion, milrinone has not been shown to be safe or effective in the longer (greater than 48 hours) treatment of patients with heart failure
In a multicenter trial of 1088 patients with Class III and IV heart failure, long-term oral treatment with milrinone was associated with no improvement in symptoms and an increased risk of hospitalization and death
In this study, patients with Class IV symptoms appeared to be at particular risk of life-threatening cardiovascular reactions
There is no evidence that milrinone given by long-term continuous or intermittent infusion does not carry a similar risk

Known Side Effects

4 documented side effects by frequency

Drug Not Working

>10%

Low Blood Pressure

1-10%

Shortness of Breath

0.1-1%

Nausea

0.1-1%

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DailyMed FDA label search → MILRINONE LACTATE IN 5% DEXTROSE openFDA label JSON → MILRINONE LACTATE IN 5% DEXTROSE FAERS adverse-event reports → MILRINONE LACTATE IN 5% DEXTROSE ClinicalTrials.gov → completed Phase 2+ trials of MILRINONE LACTATE IN 5% DEXTROSE

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Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Intravenous