orciprenaline Pharm.
(ɔːsɪˈprɛnəliːn)
[f. orcinol + isoprenaline.]
A sympathomimetic amine, C6H3(OH)2CH(OH)CH2NHCH(CH3)2, that is closely related to isoprenaline in structure and is taken (usu. as the sulphate, a white, bitter-tasting powder) for the relief of bronchitis and asthma, usu. in an inhaler or as tablets or a syrup.
| 1963 Med. Digest VIII. 95/1 Alupent (orciprenaline) is a recently introduced synthetic drug, 1-(3,5-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-isopropylamino-ethanol sulphate. 1964 Brit. Med. Jrnl. 18 Apr. 1017/2 Orciprenaline (‘alupent’), an analogue of isoprenaline was..effective in the relief of airways obstruction..whether taken by mouth or by inhalation. 1971 Brit. Med. Bull. XXVII. 27/1 Death might be caused by the excessive use of aerosol inhalers containing..orciprenaline. 1974 Times 12 Jan. 1/3 Her pregnancy..lasted 37 weeks aided by a muscle-relaxant drug called Orciprinaline [sic]. |