orciprenaline sulphate

A sympathomimetic drug that stimulates beta adrenoceptors in the airways and – to a lesser extent – in the heart. It was formerly quite widely used as a bronchodilator in the treatment of asthma, but has now largely been replaced by other bronchodilators with fewer adverse effects. Orciprenaline is available as a syrup on prescription only.

Side effects:
similar to those of salbutamol, but orciprenaline is more likely to have adverse effects on the heart.

Precautions and interactions with other drugs:
see salbutamol.

Proprietary preparation:
Alupent.

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