Term Name:	salmeterol
Synonyms:	(+-)-4-hydroxy-alpha(1)-[[[6-(4-phenylbutoxy)hexyl]amino]methyl]-m-xylene-alpha,alpha(1)-diol, (+-)-salmeterol, (RS)-4-hydroxy-alpha(1)-({[6-(4-phenylbutoxy)hexyl]amino}methyl)-1,3-benzenedimethanol, (RS)-salmeterol, Salmeterol, salmeterolum
Definition:	A racemate consisting of equal parts of (R)- and (S)-salmeterol. It is a potent and selective beta2-adrenoceptor agonist (EC50 = 5.3 nM). Unlike other beta2 agonists, it binds to the exo-site domain of beta2 receptors, producing a slow onset of action and prolonged activation.
Ontology:	ChEBI [CHEBI:9011]  ( EBI )