isoprenaline

English
Chemical structure of isoprenaline

Etymology

Blend of isopropyl +‎ noradrenaline.

Pronunciation

Noun

isoprenaline (countable and uncountable, plural isoprenalines)

  1. (pharmacology) A sympathomimetic beta-adrenergic agonist medication, structurally similar to epinephrine and mainly used for the relief of bronchial asthma and pulmonary emphysema.

Synonyms

Derived terms
  • levisoprenaline
  • -prenaline (“phenethylamine derivative”)

References
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