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. 2000 Feb 19;320(7233):495–498. doi: 10.1136/bmj.320.7233.495
  Drug   Class Inotropic activity



Xamoterol β Receptor antagonist Mild
Dobutamine Dopamine, α, and β receptor antagonist Strong
Ibopamine Dopamine, α, and β receptor antagonist Weak
Amrinone Phosphodiesterase inhibitor Strong
Enoximone Phosphodiesterase inhibitor Strong
Flosequinan Attenuates inositol triphosphate Weak
Milrinone Phosphodiesterase inhibitor Strong
Vesnarinone Phosphodiesterase inhibitor Mild