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isoproterenol

isoproterenol

8.4
Medicine that helps breathing in asthma and makes the heart beat stronger
  • noun
  • /ˌaɪsəˈproʊtərənɔl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : isoproterenol
  • Patients with acute asthma attacks may receive isoproterenol as part of their treatment.

Examples

  • The doctor prescribed isoproterenol for her asthma.

  • The doctor administered isoproterenol to help stimulate the patient’s heart function.

  • Because of its effects on the airways, isoproterenol is sometimes used in emergency medicine.

  • Can you tell me about isoproterenol and its uses?

  • The doctor prescribed isoproterenol to help relieve the patient's bronchial asthma symptoms.

  • In emergencies, isoproterenol is administered to stimulate the heart effectively.

  • During an asthma attack, patients often rely on their isoproterenol inhalers for immediate relief.

Synonyms

Isuprel
vsisoproterenol
  • Specialized
9.0

A medicine that helps people breathe during asthma and makes the heart beat faster

is the generic name rather than a trademarked brand

Surface Forms

isoproterenol singular
isoproterenols plural

Etymology

Isoproterenol starts with iso-, a common chemistry prefix, and the rest of the name links it to adrenaline-like medicines. A helpful way to remember it is that isoproterenol is an 'adrenaline-like' drug that helps open the airways and stimulate the heart.