Proventil (Noun)
Meaning
A bronchodilator (trade names Ventolin or Proventil) used for asthma and emphysema and other lung conditions; available in oral or inhalant forms; side effects are tachycardia and shakiness.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed Proventil to help her breathe more easily during asthma attacks.
- She carried a Proventil inhaler with her at all times to manage her emphysema.
- The patient began to experience tachycardia after using Proventil to alleviate her symptoms.
- Proventil was available in oral tablets but the patient preferred the inhalant form.
- She felt shakiness in her hands after taking the Proventil as directed by her doctor.