| prenalterol | <chemical> A partial adrenergic agonist with functional beta 1-receptor specificity and inotropic effect. It is effective in the treatment of acute cardiac failure, postmyocardial infarction low-output syndrome, shock, and reducing orthostatic hypotension in the shy-drager syndrome. Pharmacological action: adrenergic beta-agonists, cardiotonic agent, sympathomimetic. Chemical name: Phenol, 4-(2-hydroxy-3-((1-methylethyl)amino)propoxy)-, (S)- (12 Dec 1998) |
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