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Drug profile · INN

formoterol

formoterol (FORADILE) is a beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist. Associated with AstraZeneca.

EMA: approved TGA: approved Respiratory system (R03) R03AL
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 24
News articles 0
Drug details — formoterol
Class
Respiratory system (R03)
Route
Patents
0
Programs
24
Data quality
0.83

Quick answer

formoterol (FORADILE) is a beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist. Associated with AstraZeneca.

Key facts

INN formoterol
Brand FORADILE
Mechanism Beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist
Therapeutic class Respiratory system (R03)
ATC code R03AL
Originator AstraZeneca

Mechanism of action

Beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Aclidinium bromide/formoterol Fixed-Dose Combination Phase 3 · AstraZeneca · COPD
  2. Aclidinium bromide/formoterol Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Phase 3 · AstraZeneca · Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
  3. Budesonide and formoterol fumarate dehydrate (BF) SPIROMAX Phase 3 · Teva Pharma · Asthma
  4. Budesonide/Formoterol SPIROMAX® Phase 3 · Teva Pharma · Asthma
  5. Budesonide/Formoterol fumarate dihydrate Phase 3 · Teva Pharma · Asthma
  6. Budesonide/formoterol Turbuhaler Phase 3 · AstraZeneca · Asthma
  7. D5982C00007 Phase 3 · AstraZeneca · Severe and inadequately controlled asthma
  8. D5982C00008 Phase 3 · AstraZeneca · Severe and inadequately controlled asthma

Related & competitor drugs

  1. desloratadine Respiratory system (R01)
  2. deutivacaftor / tezacaftor / vanzacaftor Respiratory system (R07)
  3. ivacaftor Respiratory system (R07)
  4. lumacaftor Respiratory system (R07)
  5. mannitol Respiratory system (R05)
  6. reslizumab Respiratory system (R03)

Frequently asked questions

What is formoterol?

formoterol (FORADILE) is a beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist. Associated with AstraZeneca.

What is the brand name for formoterol?

FORADILE is a marketed brand name for formoterol. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.