It reduces afterload and preload by directly relaxing vascular smooth muscle. Excreted primarily in the urine both unchanged and as metabolites.
Children have a larger volume of distribution and a decreased elimination half-life.
Due to medication errors, the generic name for amrinone has been changed to inamrinone. Can be used in digitalized clients. Hypersensitivity to inamrinone or bisulfites. Severe aortic or pulmonary valvular disease in lieu of surgery. Use with caution during lactation.