salmeterol
salmeterol (sal-mee-ter-ol) n. a drug that stimulates beta-adrenergic receptors (see sympathomimetic) and is used as a long-acting bronchodilator. It is administered by metered-dose aerosol inhaler to control chronic asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Trade name: Serevent.
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