Uses / Indications: Milicor 10mg Injection is used in the treatment of heart failure.

Product composition:
• Milrinone (10mg)

Pregnancy interaction:
• Milicor 10mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Expert advice:
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of kidney problems, low potassium levels (hypokalemia), low blood pressure (hypotension), irregular heartbeat, heart valve disorders, myocardial infarction, heart attack or other heart problems.You may be carefully monitored for blood pressure, heart rate, clinical state, ECG, fluid balance, electrolytes and renal function (i.e. serum creatinine).The medicine cannot be given to children in case of an unstable heart rhythm and blood pressure.Tell your doctor if your child has kidney problems, is a preterm infant or has a low birth weight or if your child has a certain heart problem known as Patent Ductus Arteriosus (a connection between 2 major blood vessels (aorta and pulmonary artery) which persists though it should be closed).Consult your doctor if you are taking digoxin, diuretics,medications used to treat high blood pressure or chest pain (angina).Seek medical advice, if you see signs such as feeling dizzy, lightheaded or fainting, fat or uneven heartbeat or chest pain after administration of milrinone.Take precautions while using milrinone as it may decrease blood pressure (hypotension). Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Side Effects:
• Atrial arrhythmias (altered heart rate), Arterial hypotension (low blood pressure), Headache.

How to use:
• Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How it works:
• Milicor 10mg Injection makes the heart pump blood with more strength and force, therefore, increasing the blood pressure.

Faq for medicine:
• How does Milicor decrease preload and afterload/ does it need a central line/ does Milicor come in pill form? : Milicor belongs to a class of medicines called phosphodiesterase inhibitors. It inhibits the enzyme phosphodiesterase-3, which eventually increases the contractility in the heart tissue, thereby, increasing the capacity of the heart to pump blood effectively. It is given as a drip (infusion) in the vein (intravenously) preferably via a central line. It does not come in the form of pill/tablet|Does Milicor cause hypotension/ tachycardia/ increased heart rate/ increase blood pressure/ lower or decrease blood pressure? : Milicor may lower/decrease your blood pressure (hypotension) and cause tachycardia and increased heart rate. It does not increase blood pressure.