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▧ Absorption :
Milrinone is rapidly and almost completely absorbed after oral administration. Bioavailability is 92% (in healthy volunteers).
▧ Volume of Distribution :
* 0.38 liters/kg [intravenous injections of 12.5 mcg/kg to 125 mcg/kg to congestive heart failure patients]
* 0.45 liters/kg [intravenous infusions of 0.20 mcg/kg/min to 0.70 mcg/kg/min to congestive heart failure patients]
▧ Protein binding :
70 to 80%
▧ Metabolism :
There are five metabolites but the O-glucuronide represents the major pathway of biotransformation.
▧ Route of Elimination :
The primary route of excretion of milrinone in man is via the urine.
▧ Half Life :
2.3 hours
▧ Clearance :
* 0.13 L/kg/hr [congestive heart failure patients, following IV injections of 12.5 mcg/kg to 125 mcg/kg]
* 0.14 L/kg/hr [congestive heart failure patients, following infusions of 0.2 mcg/kg/min to 0.7 mcg/kg/min]