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Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D002316
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Preferred Name

Cardiotonic Agents

Definitions
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
Myocardial Stimulants
Cardioprotective Agents
Stimulant, Cardiac
Cardiotonic Drug
Myocardial Stimulant
Cardiac Stimulant
Cardiotonic Drugs
Cardioprotective Agent
Cardiotonics
Agent, Cardioprotective
Stimulant, Myocardial
Cardiotonic Agent
Inotropic Agents, Positive Cardiac
Cardiac Stimulants
Cardiotonic
Drug, Cardiotonic
Agent, Cardiotonic
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