formoterol

English

Etymology

From form(amide) +‎ -o- +‎ -terol (“phenethylamine derivative”).

Noun

formoterol (uncountable)

1. (pharmacology) An agonist used in the management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, causing bronchodilation by relaxing the smooth muscle in the airway.

Synonyms

• eformoterol

Derived terms

• arformoterol