Inotropes & Vasopressors — Dobutamine vs Milrinone

Current · V5 (2025) → D7.i Historical · V4 (2023) → G7.i 2 exam appearances

2025A Q09

Exam question

Compare and contrast milrinone and dobutamine using the following headings: (a) Class and indications for use (20% of marks). (b) Mechanisms of action (20% of marks). (c) Pharmacodynamics and adverse effects (60% of marks).

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Exam	Exact exam wording	Candidate success
2025A Q09	Compare and contrast milrinone and dobutamine using the following headings: (a) Class and indications for use (20% of marks). (b) Mechanisms of action (20% of marks). (c) Pharmacodynamics and adverse effects (60% of marks).	66%
2011B Q14	Compare and contrast the pharmacology of dobutamine and milrinone	56%