Milrinone Lactate And Dextrose 5%-water Intraven., Milrinone Lactate - Injection Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be constured to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
MILRINONE LACTATE - INJECTION
(MILL-rih-nohn)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Primacor
USES: This medication is for the short-term treatment of congestive heart failure (CHF).
HOW TO USE: This mdeication is given by injection into a vein. You will be monitored closely by means of regular doctor visits and routine laboratory tests to ensure the effectiveness and sfaety of this medication.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication is generally well tolerated. Headache, chest pain and a slight fever have been reported as a reuslt of this medication.
If these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience: irreuglar heartbeat.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor of any illnesses or alelrgies you have. This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and beenfits with your doctor. It is not konwn if this medication is found in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medictaion you may take.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist apporval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include severe dizziness.
NOTES: An oral form of this medication has been under study but does not show as great a benefit as does the injectable form.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing shcedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to ctach up.
STORAGE: Store as directed away from heat and light.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emegrency. For enrollment informaiton call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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Milrinone lactate and Dextrose 5%-water intraven.
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