Definitions
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- noun 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
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Examples
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It actually stimulates the nerve cell bundles to release a particular group of neurotransmitters titled catecholamines, these include intropin, epinephrin (formally titled adrenalin), and nor adrenaline (nor adrenalin).
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CARDIAC ARREST intropin Cardiac arrest, Hx lymph cancer, initial rhythm asystole, CPR/meds lead to V-Fib, moves to wide-complex brady PEA, arrest called in field.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2009
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CARDIAC ARREST intropin Cardiac arrest, Hx lymph cancer, initial rhythm asystole, CPR/meds lead to V-Fib, moves to wide-complex brady PEA, arrest called in field.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2009
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