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Metaproterenol is an asthma beta receptor stimulator which is a kind of asthma drug (lung drug).

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Asthma beta receptor stimulator

Brands

Alupent

Side Effects

Common

Tremor
Dizziness
Gastrointestinal disturbances
Headache
Nervousness
Nausea
Heart palpitations
Shaking hands or tremor

Serious

Hypersensitivity

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