Medicine & USMLE

Isoproterenol

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Cardio Drugs - Other
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  5. Ranolazine
  6. Milrinone
  7. Epinephrine
  8. Norepinephrine
  9. Dopamine
  10. Dobutamine
  11. Isoproterenol
  12. Atropine

Summary

Isoproterenol is an adrenergic agonist. It activates beta-1 receptors, which increases the heart rate. It also activates beta-2 receptors, which causes bronchodilation.

Isoproterenol is used to treat heart block, torsades de pointes, bradycardia, and cardiogenic shock.

Side effects of isoproterenol include tachycardia, and chest pain.

Key Points

  • Isoproterenol (Isuprel)
    • Mechanism
      • Adrenergic Agonist
        • Activates Beta-1 Receptors
          • Increases heart rate
        • Activates Beta-2 Receptors
          • Causes bronchodilation
    • Clinical Use
      • Treats bradycardia
        • Stimulating beta-1 receptors increases the heart rate, making it effective in treating bradycardia
      • Treats heart block
        • Isoproterenol improves cardiac conduction through the AV node
      • Treats cardiogenic shock
        • Stimulating beta receptors increases the heart’s rate and contractility, thereby improving cases of cardiogenic shock
      • Treats torsades de pointes
        • Stabilizes cardiac electrical conduction, helping the heart return to a normal rhythm
    • Side Effects
      • Angina
      • Tachycardia
      • Arrhythmias
      • Tachycardia
      • Headache
      • Restlessness