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metaproterenol

metaproterenol

7.4
A medicine that helps make breathing easier by opening the tubes in the lungs
  • noun
  • /ˌmɛtəprəˈtɛrənɔl/
  • Specialized
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  • The doctor prescribed metaproterenol to help control her asthma symptoms.

Examples

  • The doctor prescribed metaproterenol to help relax her airway muscles during an asthma attack.

  • Side effects of metaproterenol can include increased heart rate and trembling.

  • Patients with chronic bronchitis may benefit from inhaling metaproterenol regularly.

  • The doctor prescribed metaproterenol for her asthma.

  • Have you ever used metaproterenol for your breathing problems?

  • Using metaproterenol regularly can improve breathing for patients with chronic lung conditions.

  • After starting treatment with metaproterenol, he noticed a significant relief from his breathing difficulties.

Surface Forms

metaproterenol singular
metaproterenols plural

Etymology

Metaproterenol can be split to make a simple memory: meta- often means 'changed' or a position in chemistry, proterenol is the family name for related medicines, and the ending -ol is like 'alcohol' and shows it is a chemical. A helpful way to remember is to think of it as a 'changed proterenol' medicine that 'opens' the airways, so Metaproterenol is a drug that relaxes airway muscles and helps breathing.