Salmeterol
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Salmeterol
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Salmeterol is a medication used in the management and treatment of asthma and COPD. It is in the beta-2 adrenergic agonist class medications. This activity reviews the indications, mechanism of action, and contraindications for salmeterol as a valuable agent in treating asthma and COPD. This activity will highlight the mechanism of action, adverse event profile, and dosing pertinent for members of the interprofessional team in the treatment of patients with asthma and related conditions.
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