
primacor
Pharmaranks rates Primacor 3.5/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Primacor (Milrinone Lactate) is a phosphodiesterase 3 inhibitor used to treat Heart Failure, Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions.
Milrinone Lactate · by Sanofi Aventis US
Available as a generic: Milrinone Lactate
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 →
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Milrinone Lactate
- Drug class
- Phosphodiesterase 3 Inhibitor
- Form
- Injectable
- Strength
- Milrinone Lactate EQ 1MG BASE/ML **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons**
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- Manufacturer
- Sanofi Aventis US
- FDA application
- NDA019436
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
Drug class
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 Primacor treat?
- Primacor (Milrinone Lactate) may be used to treat heart failure, drug-related side effects and adverse reactions, 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 Primacor rated?
- pharmaranks gives Primacor 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 Primacor?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Primacor. 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 Primacor?
- Primacor is marketed by Sanofi Aventis US. You can see Sanofi Aventis US's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Primacor a brand-name or generic drug?
- Primacor is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Milrinone Lactate. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Milrinone Lactate are available — ask your pharmacist.
- Is Primacor available over the counter?
- No. Primacor 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 Primacor come in?
- Primacor is currently marketed as injectable, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- What class of drug is Primacor?
- Primacor is classified as phosphodiesterase 3 inhibitor, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
- Is Primacor FDA-registered?
- Primacor is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA019436. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Has Primacor been recalled by the FDA?
- Primacor 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 Primacor safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Primacor 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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