Inotropes & Vasopressors — Adrenaline vs Milrinone

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2026A Q03

Exam question

Compare and contrast the pharmacology of adrenaline and milrinone using the following headings:
a) mechanism of action (30% of marks),
b) pharmacokinetics relevant to the metabolism and elimination of each drug (20% of marks)
c) pharmacodynamics and adverse effects (50% of marks).

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2 appearances

Exam	Exact exam wording	Candidate success
2026A Q03	Compare and contrast the pharmacology of adrenaline and milrinone using the following headings: a) mechanism of action (30% of marks), b) pharmacokinetics relevant to the metabolism and elimination of each drug (20% of marks) c) pharmacodynamics and adverse effects (50% of marks).	51.8%
2018A Q02	Compare and contrast the pharmacology of adrenaline and milrinone.	45%