Milrinone Injection

Milrinone injection is used to treat heart failure. Milrinone is in a class of medications called cardiotonic agents. It works by helping the heart to pump better.

Milrinone injection comes as a solution (liquid) to give into a a vein. It may be injected or mixed with other fluids and given into a vein by a healthcare provider.

Your doctor will increase or decrease your dose depending on your response. Milrinone injection is routinely given for a short period of time, usually for less than 48 hours.

Ask your pharmacist or doctor for a copy of the manufacturer's information for the patient.

This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Before receiving milrinone injection,

• tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to this medication, any part of this medication, or any other medications, foods or substances. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about the allergy and what symptoms you had.
• tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take.
• tell your doctor if you have recently had a heart attack or have or have ever had heart rhythm problems, heart valve problems, or kidney disease.
• tell your doctor if you are pregnant or are breast-feeding.

Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.

Milrinone may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• headache
• pain, redness, swelling at the site of injection

Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of these symptoms tell your doctor immediately:

• changes in heartbeat
• rash, hives, dizziness, difficulty breathing

Milrinone injection may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.

If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online (https://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch) or by phone (1-800-332-1088).

Keep all appointments with your doctor. Your doctor may order certain lab tests to check your body's response to milrinone.

Keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines, vitamins, minerals, and dietary supplements you are taking. Bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to the hospital. You should carry the list with you in case of emergencies.

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