Inotrope
（重定向自Inotropy）
![An inotrope is an agent that alters the force or energy of muscular contractions.](/Images/godic/202501/20/Heart_Beating_Animation3143.gif")
An inotrope (etymology and pronunciation) is an agent that alters the force or energy of muscular contractions. Negatively inotropic agents weaken the force of muscular contractions. Positively inotropic agents increase the strength of muscular contraction.