What is an "Inotropic" Drug?
An Inotropic drug influences the force of the contraction of the cardiac muscle, or heart, thereby affecting cardiac output. In other words, it’s a drug that if it works positively will increase the strength and force of the heart. This type of drug is often used in the management of various cardiovascular conditions. It is not a drug that is generally abused because it will not get a person “high” or even a bit fuzzy. If it were to be abuse, the effects on the heart would not be good. The heart would pump with too much force and it would likely cause cardiac arrest or any of the other heart conditions associated with access stress.