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salmeterol xinafoate

salmeterol xinafoate (AIREXAR SPIROMAX) is a beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: inhalation. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: withdrawn Respiratory system (R03) R03AK06
US status approved
Patents linked 2
Pipeline programs 1
News articles 0
Drug details — salmeterol xinafoate
US status
approved
Class
Respiratory system (R03)
Route
INHALATION
Patents
2
Programs
1
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

salmeterol xinafoate (AIREXAR SPIROMAX) is a beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: inhalation. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN salmeterol xinafoate
Brand AIREXAR SPIROMAX
Mechanism Beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist
Target Beta-2 adrenergic receptor
Therapeutic class Respiratory system (R03)
Route INHALATION
Formulation AEROSOL, METERED
ATC code R03AK06

Mechanism of action

Beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist

Primary target: Beta-2 adrenergic receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA withdrawn

Pipeline programs

  1. CQVM149C2201 Phase 2 · Novartis India · Asthma

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  4. desloratadine Respiratory system (R01)
  5. deutivacaftor / tezacaftor / vanzacaftor Respiratory system (R07)
  6. formoterol fumarate Beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist
  1. US 9415008

    Dry powder inhaler

    Expires Mon Aug 11 2036 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  2. US 9066957

    Dry powder inhaler

    Expires Mon Jun 25 2035 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

Frequently asked questions

What is salmeterol xinafoate?

salmeterol xinafoate (AIREXAR SPIROMAX) is a beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: inhalation. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for salmeterol xinafoate?

AIREXAR SPIROMAX is a marketed brand name for salmeterol xinafoate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of salmeterol xinafoate?

salmeterol xinafoate has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.