What is Milrinone Lactate In Dextrose? Uses, warnings & side effects

What is Milrinone Lactate In Dextrose? Uses, warnings & side effects

Updated May 14, 2025 • Published Dec 30, 2020

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Milrinone Lactate In Dextrose overview

BRAND NAMES:

Generic Names:

Milrinone Lactate In Dextrose

Uses:

Treats congestive heart failure.

Therapeutic Classes:

Vasodilator

Forms:

Injectable

How it’s taken:

By injection

What is Milrinone Lactate In Dextrose used for?

What form(s) does Milrinone Lactate In Dextrose come in?

Injectable

What are common Milrinone Lactate In Dextrose dosages?

Flex Cont 100ML of 20-5MG/100ML-%

Milrinone Lactate In Dextrose images - What does Milrinone Lactate In Dextrose look like?

Milrinone Lactate in Dextrose
100ml of 20-5mg/100ml-% flex cont
Milrinone Lactate in Dextrose
200ml of 40-5mg/200ml-% flex cont

How to take Milrinone Lactate In Dextrose

Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.
Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.

What to do if you miss a dose of Milrinone Lactate In Dextrose

Milrinone Lactate In Dextrose contraindications - Who shouldn't take Milrinone Lactate In Dextrose?

You should not use this medicine if you have an allergy to milrinone. You should not use this medicine if you have bad heart valves that block blood flow.

Milrinone Lactate In Dextrose warnings

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
Make sure your doctor knows if you have irregular heart beats, or kidney disease.
Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps, nausea or vomiting.
Lightheadedness or fainting
Severe headache or tremors.
Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness.

Milrinone Lactate In Dextrose interactions & what to avoid when taking Milrinone Lactate In Dextrose

Make sure your doctor knows if you are using a diuretic ("water pill") such as furosemide (Lasix®).
Make sure your doctor knows if you have irregular heart beats, or kidney disease.

Milrinone Lactate In Dextrose side effects - How does Milrinone Lactate In Dextrose make you feel?

Serious Side Effects

Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness.
Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps, nausea or vomiting.
Severe headache or tremors.
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Chest pain, fast or uneven heartbeat, wheezing, or trouble breathing.
Lightheadedness or fainting

Less Serious Side Effects

Mild headache.
Mild skin rash or itching.