Milrinone (GH) TM
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Active ingredients: milrinone
Brand name
(ARTG)
: Milrinone GH 10mg/10 mL Concentrated Injection milrinone (as lactate)10mg/10 mL ampouleDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Milrinone GH Concentrated Injection 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 (eg. digoxin, diuretics, vasodilators, including ACE inhibitors). The majority of experience with intravenous milrinone has been in patients receiving digoxin and diuretics. - Milrinone GH Concentrated Injection 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
- Clear, colourless to pale yellow sterile solution, practically free from visible particles.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 ampoule pack
- 10 ampoules 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
