Milicor Information

Milicor is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Heart Failure.

The correct dosage of Milicor depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

While these are the most often observed Milicor side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Milicor are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Milicor is Severe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Milicor has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Milicor related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Milicor have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Milicor may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Milicor is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Milicor Benefits & Uses
Milicor Dosage & How to Take
Milicor Side Effects
Milicor Related Warnings
Milicor Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Milicor
Milicor Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Milicor Benefits & Uses

Milicor is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Heart Failure

Milicor Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Heart Failure Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice, Maintenance dose: 0.375 to 0.75 mcg/kg/min
Geriatric	Disease: Heart Failure Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice, Maintenance dose: 0.375 to 0.75 mcg/kg/min
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Heart Failure Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice, Maintenance dose: 0.375 to 0.75 mcg/kg/min
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Heart Failure Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice, Maintenance dose: 0.375 to 0.75 mcg/kg/min
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Heart Failure Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice, Maintenance dose: 0.375 to 0.75 mcg/kg/min

Milicor Related Warnings

Is the use of Milicor safe for pregnant women?

Milicor has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Milicor without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Milicor safe during breastfeeding?

Milicor is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Milicor on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Milicor on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Milicor on the Liver?

Using Milicor does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Milicor on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Milicor on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Milicor Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Milicor unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Milicor

Is this Milicor habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Milicor is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Milicor you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Milicor only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Milicor in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Milicor Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Milicor

It is safe to take Milicor with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Milicor

Information about the interaction of Milicor and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown