Intropin (Noun)
Meaning
A monoamine neurotransmitter found in the brain and essential for the normal functioning of the central nervous system; as a drug (trade names Dopastat and Intropin) it is used to treat shock and hypotension.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Intropin is a monoamine neurotransmitter found in the brain and essential for the normal functioning of the central nervous system.
- The medication, also known as Intropin, is administered intravenously to treat severe cases of hypotension.
- Intropin works by stimulating the heart and increasing blood pressure to restore normal circulation.
- In medical emergencies, doctors often use Intropin to treat patients who are experiencing shock or severe hypotension.
- The use of Intropin as a medication is crucial in intensive care units where patients are at risk of developing life-threatening hypotension.