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Isoproterenol
Isoproterenol is a generic drug commonly sold by the brand names of Medihaler-Iso and Isuprel.1 It is a beta-agonist commonly used to treat asthma and heart conditions. It has also shown promise for a variety of other uses, including the prevention of cataracts.2
Fast Facts:
- Acts as a bronchodilator by stimulating beta-2 receptors.1
- Stimulates beta-1 receptors to increase cardiac output for treatment of heart block.3
- Administered via injection, inhalation or orally, depending upon condition and treatment plan.3
The Top 10 Resources on Isoproterenol
Selected by our Guides and Physician Review Team.
- A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center): Isoproterenol
- Cerner Multum (via Revolution Health): Isoproterenol Overview
- Wolters Kluwer Health (via Drugs.com): Isoproterenol
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (via SafeMedication): Isoproterenol Oral Inhalation
- altMD: Isoproterenol
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Latest Headlines on Isoproterenol
What is Isoproterenol?
- Wikipedia: Isoprenaline
- Medscape: Isoproterenol Sulfate (Bulk) Misc | Isoproterenol HCI Inj
- First DataBank (via eMedicineHealth): Isoproterenol-Sublingual Tablet
- Wrong Diagnosis: Isoproterenol
- RxList: Isuprel | Isuprel Clinical Pharmacology
What Are The Uses for Isoproterenol?
- First DataBank (via WebMD): Isoproterenol HCI Inhl: What Conditions Does This Medication Treat? | Isoproterenol HCI Inj: What Conditions Does This Medication Treat? | Isoproterenol Sulfate Inhl: What Conditions Does This Medication Treat? | Isoproterenol-Calcium Iodide Oral: What Conditions Does This Medication Treat?
- RxList: Isuprel Indications, Dosage and Administration
- Heart Rhythm Society: Tilt Table Test (HUT Head Up Tilt)
- American Heart Association: First-Degree Heart Block
- National Research Council Canada: A New Use For An Old Drug (Feb. 7, 2007)
- American Academy of Family Physicians: A Practical Guide to Anaphylaxis (Oct. 1, 2003)
What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Isoproterenol?
- First DataBank (via WebMD): Isoproterenol HCI Inhl: Does This Medication Have Side Effects? | Isoproterenol HCI Inhl: Does This Medication Interact With Other Medications? | Isoproterenol HCI Inj: Does This Medication Have Side Effects? | Isoproterenol HCI Inj: Does This Medication Interact With Other Medications? | Isoproterenol Sulfate Inhl: Does This Medication Have Side Effects? | Isoproterenol Sulfate Inhl: Does This Medication Interact With Other Medications? | Isoproterenol-Calcium Iodide Oral: Does This Medication Have Side Effects? | Isoproterenol-Calcium Iodide Oral: Does This Medication Interact With Other Medication?
- RxList: Isuprel Side Effects and Drug Interactions | Isuprel Warnings and Precautions | Isuprel Overdose and Contraindications
- Cerner Multum (via Revolution Health): What Are the Possible Side Effects of Isoproterenol? | What Other Drugs Affect Isoproterenol? | Important Information
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Adrenergic Bronchodilator Overdose
- Drugs.com: Drugs Interactions With Isoproterenol
What are the Alternatives to Isoproterenol?
- OrganizedWisdom: Alupent | Metaproterenol | Terbutaline | Albuterol | Salmeterol
- InteliHealth: Inhaled Medications
- HealthCentral: Quick-Relief Medications for Adult Asthma Sufferers | Asthma In Children: Quick-Relief Medications
- Mayo Clinic (via Yahoo Health): Asthma Medications: Know Your Options | Asthma Friendly Products: Do They Help Relieve Symptoms?
What are the Holistic Alternatives to Isoproterenol?
- rVita: Top Remedies for Asthma
- Dr. Weil: Overview and Natural Treatment of Asthma
- GrannyMed: Home Remedies for Asthma
Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Isoproterenol
- WebMD: User Drug Review - Isoproterenol HCI Inhl
- HealthBoards: This Is Getting Old... | Please Help Me Out!!! | Palpitations, Lightheadedness... Curious | I Just Really Need Help
Clinical Trials for Isoproterenol
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Isoproterenol
- CenterWatch: Isoproterenol
Controversy and Lawsuits about Isoproterenol
- Yahoo Answers: Why Was Isoproterenol Taken Out of the Absolute Bradycadia ACLS Algorithm?
- Journal of Asthma (via PubMed): Abstract: Three Generations of Ongoing Controversies Concerning the Use of Short Acting Beta-Agonist Therapy In Asthma: A Review (Jan.-Feb., 2008)
Abuse of Isoproterenol
- DailyMed: Duo-Medihaler: Drug Abuse and Dependence
- Alcohol Medical Scholars Program: Substance Use In Athletes
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Isoproterenol
- PubMed: Articles About Isoproterenol
- JAMA: Articles About Isoproterenol
- Google Scholar: Articles About Isoproterenol
Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Drugs.com: Isoproterenol
- ↑ National Research Council Canada: A New Use For An Old Drug
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 RxList: Isuprel
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- Contributor: Kimberly Scott
- Reviewer: Chris Miller
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Jul. 1, 2009
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- Reviewer: Chris Miller
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Isoprenaline, Medihaler, Medihaler-Iso, Norisodrine
- Last update: Jul. 1, 2009
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