inamrinone

inamrinone
in·am·ri·none (in-amґrĭ-nōn) [USP] a phosphodiesterase inhibitor that prevents enzymatic breakdown of cyclic AMP by phosphodiesterase, having positive inotropic and vasodilator effects; used as a cardiotonic. Called also amrinone.

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