noun
- A synthetic drug that stimulates beta-adrenergic receptors, used to treat asthma, bronchospasm, and certain heart conditions.
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical term; also known by brand names such as Isuprel; administered by inhalation, injection, or oral routes
Examples
- The patient was prescribed isoproterenol to relieve acute asthma symptoms.
- Isoproterenol works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and increasing heart rate.
- During the cardiac stress test, isoproterenol was administered intravenously.
- The inhaler contained isoproterenol as its active ingredient.
- Doctors may use isoproterenol in emergency situations to treat severe bronchospasm.