Metaterol
Metaterol
Metaterol (pronounced: meh-tah-teh-rol) is a pharmaceutical drug used in the treatment of respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Etymology
The term "Metaterol" is derived from the Greek words "meta" meaning "beyond" and "terol" which is a common suffix in the names of bronchodilator drugs.
Usage
Metaterol is a beta-2 adrenergic agonist, which means it works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and increasing airflow to the lungs. It is often used in combination with other medications such as corticosteroids to control and prevent symptoms such as wheezing and shortness of breath.
Related Terms
- Beta-2 adrenergic agonist: A class of drugs that are primarily used for the treatment of asthma and other respiratory diseases.
- Bronchodilator: A substance that dilates the bronchi and bronchioles, decreasing resistance in the respiratory airway and increasing airflow to the lungs.
- Corticosteroids: A class of steroid hormones that are produced in the adrenal cortex of vertebrates, as well as the synthetic analogues of these hormones.
- Asthma: A common long-term inflammatory disease of the airways of the lungs.
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): A type of obstructive lung disease characterized by long-term breathing problems and poor airflow.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Metaterol
- Wikipedia's article - Metaterol
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski