milrinone

milrinone
A xanthine oxidase inhibitor which increases the force of contraction of the heart; used in congestive heart failure; resembles amrinone; cardiotonic.

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mil·ri·none 'mil-rə-.nōn n an inotropic vasodilator agent administered in the form of its lactate C12H9N3O·C3H6O3 esp. in short-term intravenous therapy for congestive heart failure

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mil·ri·none (milґrĭ-nōn) [USP] a cardiotonic used in the treatment of congestive heart failure; administered intravenously.

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