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MeSH Heading: Metaproterenol
Tree Number(s): D02.033.100.291.465; D02.092.063.291.465; D02.092.311.660; D02.455.426.559.389.657.166.175.660
Unique ID: D009921
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D009921
Scope Note: A beta-2 adrenergic agonist used in the treatment of ASTHMA and BRONCHIAL SPASM.
Entry Term(s): Alotec; Alupent; Astmopent; Metaprel; Metaproterenol Polistirex; Metaproterenol Sulfate; Orciprenaline; Orciprenaline Sulfate
Pharm Action: Bronchodilator Agents
Sympathomimetics
Tocolytic Agents
Adrenergic beta-2 Receptor Agonists
Registry Numbers: 53QOG569E0; 0; GJ20H50YF0
Related Numbers: 586-06-1; GJ20H50YF0
CAS Type 1 Name: 1,3-Benzenediol, 5-(1-hydroxy-2-((1-methylethyl)amino)ethyl)-
Public MeSH Note: 2011; see ORCIPRENALINE 1965-2010
History Note: 2011(1965)
Date Established: 1972/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2018/05/29

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