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metaproterenol sulfate

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met·a·pro·ter·e·nol sulfate (m

t

-pr

-t

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-nôl)

n.

A bronchodilator used in the treatment of bronchial asthma. Also called orciprenaline sulfate.

metaproterenol sulfate

(met´

prōter´

nol´),
n brand names: Arm-A-Med, Metaprel, Prometa;
drug class: selective β₂-agonist;
action: relaxes bronchial smooth muscle by direct action on β₂-adrenergic receptors;
uses: bronchial asthma, bronchospasm.

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