milrinone

English

Chemical structure of milrinone

Etymology

Probably from m(eth)yl +‎ -rinone (“amrinone derivative”).

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈmɪl.ɹəˌnoʊn/

Noun

milrinone (uncountable)

1. (pharmacology) An inotropic vasodilator agent administered in the form of its lactate C₁₂H₉N₃O·C₃H₆O₃ especially in short-term intravenous therapy for congestive heart failure.

Derived terms

• milrinone lactate

References

• “milrinone”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.