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Drug profile · INN

formoterol fumarate dihydrate

formoterol fumarate dihydrate (RILTRAVA AEROSPHERE) is a beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist.

EMA: approved Respiratory system (R03) R03AL11
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Drug details — formoterol fumarate dihydrate
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Respiratory system (R03)
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Quick answer

formoterol fumarate dihydrate (RILTRAVA AEROSPHERE) is a beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist.

Key facts

INN formoterol fumarate dihydrate
Brand RILTRAVA AEROSPHERE
Mechanism Beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist
Target Beta-2 adrenergic receptor
Therapeutic class Respiratory system (R03)
ATC code R03AL11

Mechanism of action

Beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist

Primary target: Beta-2 adrenergic receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Budesonide/Formoterol fumarate dihydrate Phase 3 · Teva Pharma · Asthma
  2. Generic Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate Phase 3 · Teva Pharma · Asthma

Related & competitor drugs

  1. albuterol Beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist
  2. albuterol sulfate Beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist
  3. arformoterol tartrate Beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist
  4. desloratadine Respiratory system (R01)
  5. deutivacaftor / tezacaftor / vanzacaftor Respiratory system (R07)
  6. formoterol fumarate Beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist

Frequently asked questions

What is formoterol fumarate dihydrate?

formoterol fumarate dihydrate (RILTRAVA AEROSPHERE) is a beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist.

What is the brand name for formoterol fumarate dihydrate?

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