How to Pronounce Salmeterol (Serevent)
sal-MET-er-ol
IPA: /sæl.ˈmɛt.ɛr.ɒl/
Brand name: Serevent
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Salmeterol is pronounced sal-MET-er-ol
How do you pronounce Salmeterol?
Salmeterol is pronounced “sal-MET-er-ol”. It has 4 syllables: sal ‑ met ‑ er ‑ ol. The stress falls on the second syllable, “met”.
How many syllables are in Salmeterol?
Salmeterol has 4 syllables: sal ‑ met ‑ er ‑ ol.
What does Salmeterol mean?
Salmeterol is a long-acting beta-2 agonist (LABA) used for asthma and COPD maintenance therapy. It must always be used with an inhaled corticosteroid in asthma due to safety concerns.
Word Parts
suffix
-terol
beta-2 adrenergic agonist
Common Mispronunciations
Stress falls on syllable 2 (MET) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
Asthma, COPD maintenance. Relaxes bronchial smooth muscle. Short-acting for rescue, long-acting for maintenance.
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