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metaproterenol

DEFINITIONS OF: metaproterenol

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n 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

Synonyms:
Alupent
Type of:
bronchodilator
a drug that relaxes and dilates the bronchial passageways and improves the passages of air into the lungs
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