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Milrinone Lactate

An intravenous medicine for short-term treatment of acute decompensated heart failure.

Clinical information

Common uses

short-term intravenous treatment of acute heart failure

Common side effects

abnormal heart rhythms
low blood pressure
headaches
chest pain

Cautions

can trigger dangerous heart rhythms — continuous ECG monitoring needed
not for use beyond 48 hours — longer use linked to deaths
solution contains dextrose — unsuitable if allergic to corn

Pregnancy: only if clearly needed

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: DailyMed, dailymed.nlm.nih.gov, milrinone lactate injection label, setid a2822b12-0560-49d6-ace5-2377c04425e8 (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations2

Brand name	Dosage form	Strength	Importer	Category
Milrinone Lactate	Parenteral ( Injection )	200mcg/ml	MFDA designated importers with Pre Authorization approval before import	hospital
Milrinone Lactate	Parenteral ( Injection )	1mg/ml	MFDA designated importers with Pre Authorization approval before import	hospital