Milrinone/Definition

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Milrinone [r]: A positive inotropic cardiotonic agent with vasodilator properties; inhibits cAMP phosphodiesterase activity in myocardium and vascular smooth muscle; is a derivative of amrinone and has 20-30 times the ionotropic potency of amrinone.

This definition is at least in part based on: Anonymous (2023), Milrinone (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.