Amrinone (Noun)
Meaning
A drug (trade name Inocor) used intravenously in heart failure; increases strength of contraction of myocardium.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed amrinone to help increase the strength of the patient's heart contractions.
- Amrinone is often used in emergency situations to treat acute heart failure.
- The nurse carefully administered the amrinone through an IV to help stabilize the patient's heart rate.
- Research has shown that amrinone can be an effective treatment for heart failure, especially when used in conjunction with other medications.
- The cardiologist ordered a dose of amrinone to be given to the patient immediately to help improve the heart's pumping function.