Milrinone (Baxter)™

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Milrinone-Baxter 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 (e.g. digoxin, diuretics, vasodilators, including ACE inhibitors). The majority of experience with intravenous milrinone has been in patients receiving digoxin and diuretics.,Milrinone-Baxter is also indicated for low output states following cardiac surgery, including weaning from cardio-pulmonary bypass pump.

Source: ARTG

• Shelf lifetime is 24 Months
• Store below 30 degrees Celsius
• Do not Freeze

Source: ARTG

Non-composite pack

This medicine contains one component only.

Component

• Injection, concentrated
• Intravenous
• Sterile, clear, colourless to pale yellow solution, practically free from visible particles

Source: ARTG

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.?What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

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• 10 mL ampoules, 10 ampoules per pack
• 10 mL ampoules, 5 ampoules per pack

Source: ARTG

This medicine is not listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Talk to your pharmacist about how much it will cost.

Source: PBS

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.

Source: AHT

If you experience a side effect from this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Or report it directly to the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration).

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Source: ARTG

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