salmeterol

noun

sal·met·er·ol sal-ˈmet-ə-ˌrȯl

-ˌrōl

-ˈmē-tə-

: a bronchodilator administered by oral inhalation in the form of a salt C₂₅H₃₇NO₄·C₁₁H₈O₃ to treat bronchospasm associated especially with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Note: Salmeterol acts as an agonist, binding to beta-receptors that mediate the relaxation of bronchial muscles. When used in combination with fluticasone, it is marketed under the trademark Advair.

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“Salmeterol.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/salmeterol. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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