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Isoproterenol

ISOPROTERENOL

Category

Non elective Beta adrenergic agonist

Action

Act by binding with specific receptors  ( adrenergic beta 1 and beta 2) 

Indication
  • Acute bronchial constriction,  cardiac arrhythmias (AV block)
  • Adjunctive therapy in shock or heart failure
Dose

Small animals: 10mcg/kg 6 hrs  iM  SC

Contraindications
  • Patients with tachycardia, AV block caused by cardiac glycoside intoxication
  • Ventricular arrhythmias, coronary insufficiency, hyperthyroidism, renal disease, TBP, diabetes
Adverse Effects
  • Tachycardia
  • Anxiety
  • Tremors
  • Excitability
  • Headache
  • Vomiting
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