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| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy Interaction | Primacor 10mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. |
| Lactation Interaction | Primacor 10mg Injection is probably safe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby. |
| Expert Advice | Tell your doctor if you have a history of kidney problems, low potassium levels (hypokalemia), low blood pressure (hypotension), irregular heartbeat, heart valve disorders, myocardial infarction, heart attack or other heart problems.You may be carefully monitored for blood pressure, heart rate, clinical state, ECG, fluid balance, electrolytes and renal function (i.e. serum creatinine).The medicine cannot be given to children in case of an unstable heart rhythm and blood pressure.Tell your doctor if your child has kidney problems, is a preterm infant or has a low birth weight or if your child has a certain heart problem known as Patent Ductus Arteriosus (a connection between 2 major blood vessels (aorta and pulmonary artery) which persists though it should be closed).Consult your doctor if you are taking digoxin, diuretics,medications used to treat high blood pressure or chest pain (angina).Seek medical advice, if you see signs such as feeling dizzy, lightheaded or fainting, fat or uneven heartbeat or chest pain after administration of milrinone.Take precautions while using milrinone as it may decrease blood pressure (hypotension). Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. |
| Common Side Effect | Atrial arrhythmias (altered heart rate), Arterial hypotension (low blood pressure), Headache. |
| How to Use | Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer. |
| Driving | It is not known whether Primacor 10mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. |
| Kidney | Primacor 10mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Primacor 10mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | Primacor 10mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Primacor 10mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. |
| Mechanism of action | Primacor 10mg Injection makes the heart pump blood with more strength and force, therefore, increasing the blood pressure. |
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