(-)-ISOPROTERENOL HYDROCHLORIDE

Uses

(-)-Isoproterenol hydrochloride is a non-selective beta-adrenergic agonist. Isoproterenol is used in the treatment of bradycardia; bronchodilator.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Isoproterenol hydrochloride is useful in post transplantal organ recovery. It exhibits ionotropic and chronotropic effects. With respect to donor heart recovery, isoproterenol hydrochloride decreases peripheral and systemic vascular resistance. Isoproterenol also increases the heart rate.