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Pharmaranks rates Inocor 3.5/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Inocor (Inamrinone Lactate) is a medication used to treat Low Cardiac Output, Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, Cardiogenic Shock.

Inamrinone Lactate · by Sanofi Aventis US

70/100Limited · 1 source

Based on 1 source · Recall-safety score from FDA recall history — this product's own recalls and its manufacturer's record. Not an efficacy or quality rating. methodology →

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate
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Key facts

Active ingredient
Inamrinone Lactate
Form
Injectable
Strength
Inamrinone Lactate EQ 5MG BASE/ML
Type
Prescription (Rx)
Brand or generic
Brand-name
May treat
low cardiac output, dilated cardiomyopathy, heart failure
Manufacturer
Sanofi Aventis US
FDA application
NDA018700
Availability
Discontinued (per FDA)

May treat (source: NIH RxClass)

Dosage forms

Injectable

The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Inocor treat?
Inocor (Inamrinone Lactate) may be used to treat low cardiac output, dilated cardiomyopathy, heart failure, cardiogenic shock, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
How is Inocor rated?
pharmaranks gives Inocor a composite score of 3.5 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.
Is there a coupon or discount for Inocor?
pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Inocor. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
Who makes Inocor?
Inocor is marketed by Sanofi Aventis US. You can see Sanofi Aventis US's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
Is Inocor a brand-name or generic drug?
Inocor is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Inamrinone Lactate.
Is Inocor available over the counter?
No. Inocor is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
What forms does Inocor come in?
Inocor is currently marketed as injectable, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
Is Inocor FDA-registered?
Inocor is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA018700. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Has Inocor been recalled by the FDA?
Inocor has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.
Is Inocor safe?
There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Inocor a recall-safety score of 70/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.

Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.

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