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milrinone /mil·ri·none/ (mil´rĭ-nōn) a cardiotonic used in the treatment of congestive heart failure.

milrinone

a synthetic phosphodiesterase inhibitor compound, used to provide inotropic support to the failing myocardium.

milrinone

Primacor® Cardiology A positive inotropic phosphodiesterase inhibitor that provides short-term benefit; it may have a deleterious effects on chronic heart failure. See PROMISE trial.

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