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Medicines milrinoneQuestion & answer

milrinone · Medicine question

Can milrinone cause an abnormal heart rhythm?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

Yes. Supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias are recognised adverse effects, so ECG and clinical monitoring are required.

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