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Milrinone MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Milrinone
Tree Number(s)
D02.092.080.085.543
D03.383.725.050.085.543
Unique ID
D020105
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D020105
Scope Note
A positive inotropic cardiotonic agent with vasodilator properties. It inhibits cAMP phosphodiesterase type 3 activity in myocardium and vascular smooth muscle. Milrinone is a derivative of amrinone and has 20-30 times the inotropic potency of amrinone.
Entry Term(s)
Corotrop
Corotrope
Milrinone Lactate
Primacor
Win-47203
Pharm Action
Cardiotonic Agents
Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors
Vasodilator Agents
Phosphodiesterase 3 Inhibitors
Registry Numbers
JU9YAX04C7
9K8XR81MO8
0
Related Numbers
78415-72-2
CAS Type 1 Name
(3,4'-Bipyridine)-5-carbonitrile, 6-dihydro-2-methyl-6-oxo-
Previous Indexing
Pyridones (1983-1998)
Public MeSH Note
1999; MILRINONE was indexed under PYRIDONES 1983-1998
History Note
1999; use MILRINONE (NM) 1983-1998
Date Established
1999/01/01
Date of Entry
2024/08/09
Revision Date
2024/05/31
Milrinone Preferred
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