What does "amrinone" mean?

A type 3 pyridine phosphodiesterase inhibitor used to treat congestive heart failure.

What is a synonym for "amrinone"?

Common synonyms include: inocor.

Pronounced //ˈæm.ɹəˌnoʊn//.

/ˈæm.ɹəˌnoʊn/ noun

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Noun

1
A type 3 pyridine phosphodiesterase inhibitor used to treat congestive heart failure. uncountable
2
a drug (trade name Inocor) used intravenously in heart failure; increases strength of contraction of myocardium wordnet

Blend of amino + pyri(di)none.