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milrinone · Medicine question

Can milrinone cause low blood potassium (hypokalaemia)?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Yes, milrinone can cause low blood potassium (hypokalaemia), which is listed as an uncommon side effect.

Sources for this answer

Milrinone 1mg/ml Solution for injection/infusionWockhardt UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.8 Undesirable effects · Version 4Document updated 21 November 2023

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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