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Drug profile · INN

formoterol (fumarate)

formoterol (fumarate) (ZENHALE) is a beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist.

EMA: application withdrawn Respiratory system (R03) R03AK07
Patents linked 2
Pipeline programs 7
News articles 0
Drug details — formoterol (fumarate)
Class
Respiratory system (R03)
Route
Patents
2
Programs
7
Data quality
0.83

Quick answer

formoterol (fumarate) (ZENHALE) is a beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist.

Key facts

INN formoterol (fumarate)
Brand ZENHALE
Mechanism Beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist
Target Beta-2 adrenergic receptor
Therapeutic class Respiratory system (R03)
ATC code R03AK07

Mechanism of action

Beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist

Primary target: Beta-2 adrenergic receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA application withdrawn

Pipeline programs

  1. Budesonide and formoterol fumarate dehydrate (BF) SPIROMAX Phase 3 · Teva Pharma · Asthma
  2. Budesonide/Formoterol fumarate dihydrate Phase 3 · Teva Pharma · Asthma
  3. D5982C00007 Phase 3 · AstraZeneca · Severe and inadequately controlled asthma
  4. D5982C00008 Phase 3 · AstraZeneca · Severe and inadequately controlled asthma
  5. Generic Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate Phase 3 · Teva Pharma · Asthma
  6. D5985C00008 Phase 1 · AstraZeneca · Not applicable, healthy volunteers
  7. formoterol fumarate Approved · Universal Integrated · Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive

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

Related patents

  1. US 11000517

    Dosage and formulation

    Expires Mon May 06 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  2. US 10085974

    Dosage and formulation

    Expires Mon Sep 27 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

Frequently asked questions

What is formoterol (fumarate)?

formoterol (fumarate) (ZENHALE) is a beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist.

What is the brand name for formoterol (fumarate)?

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