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salmeterol

noun
sal·​met·​er·​ol | \ sal-ˈmet-ə-ˌrȯl How to pronounce salmeterol (audio) , -ˌrōl How to pronounce salmeterol (audio) , -ˈmē-tə- How to pronounce salmeterol (audio) \

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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