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Name: Cardiotonic Agents
Description: Agents that have a strengthening effect on the heart or that can increase cardiac output. They may be CARDIAC GLYCOSIDES; SYMPATHOMIMETICS; or other drugs. They are used after MYOCARDIAL INFARCT; CARDIAC SURGICAL PROCEDURES; in SHOCK; or in congestive heart failure (HEART FAILURE).
Synonyms:
Cardiotonic Drugs; Cardioprotective Agents; Myocardial Stimulants; Cardiac Stimulants; Cardiotonics; Inotropic Agents, Positive Cardiac