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formoterol

CHEBI:CHEBI_5147

Definition

A racemate consisting of equal amounts of arformoterol (the active enantiomer) and (S,S)-formoterol (the inactive enantiomer). Its fumaric acid salt is used as a direct-acting sympathomimetic and bronchodilator for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (any progressive respiratory disease that makes it harder to breathe over time, such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema).

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C19H24N2O4
Molecular Mass
344.40490
Charge
0

Alternative Names

  • (+-)-2'-hydroxy-5'-((RS)-1-hydroxy-2-(((RS)-p-methoxy-alpha-methylphenethyl)amino)ethyl)formanilide
  • (+-)-formoterol
  • (R*,R*)-(+-)-N-[2-hydroxy-5-(1-hydroxy-2-{[2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-methylethyl]amino}ethyl)phenyl]formamide
  • formoterol
  • formoterolum
  • N-{2-hydroxy-5-[(1RS)-1-hydroxy-2-{[(2RS)-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)propan-2-yl]amino}ethyl]phenyl}formamide
  • rac-N-{2-hydroxy-5-[(1R)-1-hydroxy-2-{[(2R)-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)propan-2-yl]amino}ethyl]phenyl}formamide

Treatment Applications

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

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Additional References

Wikipedia:Formoterol

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Additional Attributes

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20241231
route
RESPIRATORY (INHALATION)
marketing_start_date
20010216
labeler_name
Fermion Oy
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65015-771-61
package_marketing_start_date
16-FEB-01
manufacturer_name
Lexenpharm (Suzhou) Limited
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100 kg in 1 DRUM (65015-771-61)
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BULK INGREDIENT
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BULK INGREDIENT FOR HUMAN PRESCRIPTION COMPOUNDING
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FORMOTEROL FUMARATE DIHYDRATE
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formoterol fumarate
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formoterol fumarate
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65015-771
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ANDA216486
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