Isuprel
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A medicine that helps people breathe during asthma and makes the heart beat faster
- noun
- /ˈaɪsəˌprɛl/
- Specialized
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Isuprel
- In emergency cases, Isuprel can be used to stimulate the heart.
Examples
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I drew up a vial of Isuprel, stuck it into the IV bag, and let it run.
Fiction book (1999) -
The doctor prescribed Isuprel to help relieve her asthma symptoms.
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Patients with severe bronchial asthma often receive Isuprel in hospitals.
Synonyms
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8.4
Medicine that helps breathing in asthma and makes the heart beat stronger
is the trademarked brand name for that drug
Surface Forms
Etymology
Isuprel is a brand name for the drug isoproterenol, which is used to treat asthma and to stimulate the heart. A helpful way to remember it is that the start iso- means 'same', as in the word isolate, so think of Isuprel as a medicine that helps the heart and lungs work more evenly and get back to a normal state.