Term Name:	milrinone
Synonyms:	1,6-Dihydro-2-methyl-6-oxo(3,4'-bipyridine)-5-carbonitrile, 2-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydro-3,4'-bipyridine-5-carbonitrile, milrinona, Milrinone, milrinonum
Definition:	A member of the class of bipyridines that is 2-pyridone which is substituted at positions 3, 5, and 6 by cyano, pyrid-4-yl, and methyl groups, respectively. It is used (particularly intravenously, as the lactate) for the short-term management of severe heart failure.
Ontology:	ChEBI [CHEBI:50693]  ( EBI )