Inamrinone Medication Information

Get detailed information on Inamrinone, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.

The updated prescription information on Inamrinone provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.

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Generic Name : Inamrinone

Pronunciation : in-AM-rih-nohn

ICD Code : Y52.3 Therapeutic Classification : Vasodilators

Trade Names/Brand Names of Inamrinone

International :

Inocor

Why is Inamrinone Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a pyridine phosphodiesterase 3 inhibitor, prescribed for heart failure. It helps the heart to work better.

When should Inamrinone not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Inamrinone?

IV- Adult: Loading dose: 750 mcg/kg by slow injection over 2-3 minutes. Maintenance: 5-10 mcg/kg/min by infusion.

How should Inamrinone be taken?

It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.

What are the warnings and precautions for Inamrinone?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of lung obstruction, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (a condition in which the heart muscle becomes thick), during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• Monitor blood pressure, platelet counts, liver function and heart rate regularly while taking this medication.

• Maintain fluid and electrolyte level.

• Avoid exposure to sunlight.

What are the side effects of Inamrinone?

Gastrointestinal disturbances, nausea, vomiting, decrease in platelet counts, low blood pressure, chest pain, hypersensitivity, inflammation skeletal muscles, inflammatory of blood vessels, nail discoloration, injection site pain.