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 )

Relationships
is a type of: bipyridines nitrile pyridone
has_role: cardiotonic drug EC 3.1.4.17 (3',5'-cyclic-nucleotide phosphodiesterase) inhibitor platelet aggregation inhibitor vasodilator agent
inverse has_part: milrinone lactate