Metaproterenol

Introduction: Metaproterenol

Description of Metaproterenol

Metaproterenol: a bronchodilator (trade name Alupent) used to treat asthma and emphysema and other lung conditions; available in oral or inhalant forms; side effects include tachycardia and shakiness.
Source: WordNet 2.1

Metaproterenol: A beta-adrenergic agonist used in the treatment of asthma and bronchospasms.
Source: Diseases Database

Metaproterenol: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Metaproterenol:

• Bronchodilator
• Treat
• Asthma (320 causes)
• Asthma symptoms
• Emphysema
• Lung
• Lung symptoms (3280 causes)
• Lung disease
• Lung disorder
• Lung pain

Drug name confusion

Because many drug names share similar spellings or sound almost identical when spoken, it is possible to mistake the name of a particular medication. Other drugs that are sometimes confused with Metaproterenol include:

• Metipranolol
• Mtoprolol

Terms associated with Metaproterenol:

Terms Similar to Metaproterenol:

• Orciprenaline

Source: Diseases Database

• Alupent

Source - WordNet 2.1

Broader terms for Metaproterenol

• bronchodilator

Source - WordNet 2.1

Hierarchical classifications of Metaproterenol

The following list attempts to classify Metaproterenol into categories where each line is subset of the next.

WordNet 2.1

• bronchodilator
• medicament,medication,medicinal drug,medicine
• drug
• agent
• causal agency,causal agent,cause
• entity

Source: WordNet 2.1

External links related to: Metaproterenol

• RxMed: Pharmaceutical Information - ALUPENT
• Anticholinergic bronchodilators versus beta2-sympathomimetic agents for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Cochrane Review)
• Alupent Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Metaproterenol Sulfate - RxList Monographs
• Regular treatment with long acting beta agonists versus daily regular treatment with short acting beta agonists in adults and children with stable asthma (Cochrane Review)
• Alupent Syrup , SPC from the eMC

Source: Diseases Database

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