isoproterenol

noun

iso·​pro·​ter·​e·​nol ˌī-sə-prō-ˈter-ə-ˌnȯl 

-ˌnōl

: a sympathomimetic agent C₁₁H₁₇NO₃ used in the treatment of asthma

Examples of isoproterenol in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the past, researchers have tested this link by giving individuals drugs such as isoproterenol, which, like naturally occurring adrenaline, can safely speed up the heart rate. —Byclaudia Lopez Lloreda, science.org, 1 Mar. 2023

After Valeant Pharmaceuticals acquired the generic medication, isoproterenol, its price rose from $208 to $1,700 per injection, making it the second-highest individual drug expense for the University City institution, the hospital association said. —Harold Brubaker, Philly.com, 10 May 2018

The health system’s pharmacists had alerted doctors about the skyrocketing cost of the drugs, nitroprusside and isoproterenol. —Sarah Jane Tribble, Kaiser Health News, 9 Aug. 2017

Word History

Etymology

isopropyl + arterenol norepinephrine, from Arterenol, a trademark

First Known Use

1957, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

isoproterenol

noun

iso·​pro·​ter·​e·​nol ˈī-sə-prō-ˈter-ə-ˌnȯl, -nəl 

: a sympathomimetic agent used in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₁H₁₇NO₃·HCl or sulfate (C₁₁H₁₇NO₃)₂·H₂SO₄ especially as a bronchodilator in the treatment of asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema

called also isoprenaline, isopropylarterenol

see isuprel