MILRINONE
\mˈɪlɹɪnˌɒn], \mˈɪlɹɪnˌɒn], \m_ˈɪ_l_ɹ_ɪ_n_ˌɒ_n]\
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A positive inotropic cardiotonic agent with vasodilator properties. It inhibits cAMP phosphodiesterase activity in myocardium and vascular smooth muscle. Milrinone is a derivative of amrinone and has 20-30 times the ionotropic potency of amrinone.
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