sal·met·er·ol | \ sal-ˈmet-ə-ˌrȯl 
, -ˌrōl , -ˈmē-tə- \
, -ˌrōl , -ˈmē-tə- \Medical Definition of salmeterol
: 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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