what are inotropic meds
Inotropic Drugs: What You Need to Know Plush Studios/Riser/ Getty Images. An inotropic drug is a medicine that alters the force or strength of the heart 's muscular contractions (heartbeats). There are two different types of inotropic drugs: negative and positive. Negative inotropic drugs make the heart beat less strongly, and positive inotropic drugs make the heart beat more strongly. Both kinds are used in the management of various conditions that affect the function of the heart.