Isuprel or Isoproterenol Hydrochloride
Isuprel is chemically related to epinephrine but it acts almost exclusively
on beta receptors.
It is a beta agonist sympathomimetic bronchodialtor. It relaxes bronchial
spasms and facilitates expectoration of pulmonary secretions by acting on
beta receptors. It also stimulates cardiac muscle and is contraindicated in
patients with tachycardia.
It is not wise to excessively use this medication due to it loosing its effectiveness.
Source - Pages II - 1599, 1560 of Mosby's Drug Consult; Published 2005 by Elsevier Mosby
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