Milrinone (Claris) TM
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Active ingredients: milrinone
Brand name
(ARTG)
: MILRINONE-BAXTER milrinone (as lactate) 10 mg/10 mL concentrated injection ampouleWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
MILRINONE-BAXTER is indicated for the short term (48 hours) intravenous therapy of severe congestive heart failure patients in intensive care and coronary care units not responding to other therapy (e.g. digoxin, diuretics, vasodilators, including ACE inhibitors). The majority of experience with intravenous milrinone has been in patients receiving digoxin and diuretics. ,MILRINONE-BAXTER is also indicated for low output states following cardiac surgery, including weaning from cardio-pulmonary bypass pump.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, concentrated
- Intravenous
- Sterile, clear, colourless to pale yellow solution, practically free from visible particles
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 10 mL ampoules, 10 ampoules per pack pack
- 10 mL ampoules, 5 ampoules per pack pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient milrinone
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
