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Details

Stereochemistry ABSOLUTE
Molecular Formula C19H24N2O4.C4H6O6
Molecular Weight 494.4917
Optical Activity ( - )
Defined Stereocenters 4 / 4
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of Arformoterol Tartrate

SMILES

O[C@H]([C@@H](O)C(O)=O)C(O)=O.COC1=CC=C(C[C@@H](C)NC[C@H](O)C2=CC=C(O)C(NC=O)=C2)C=C1

InChI

InChIKey=FCSXYHUNDAXDRH-OKMNHOJOSA-N
InChI=1S/C19H24N2O4.C4H6O6/c1-13(9-14-3-6-16(25-2)7-4-14)20-11-19(24)15-5-8-18(23)17(10-15)21-12-22;5-1(3(7)8)2(6)4(9)10/h3-8,10,12-13,19-20,23-24H,9,11H2,1-2H3,(H,21,22);1-2,5-6H,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)/t13-,19+;1-,2-/m11/s1

HIDE SMILES / InChI

Molecular Formula C4H6O6
Molecular Weight 150.0868
Charge 0
Count
Stereochemistry ABSOLUTE
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 2 / 2
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity UNSPECIFIED

Molecular Formula C19H24N2O4
Molecular Weight 344.4049
Charge 0
Count
Stereochemistry ABSOLUTE
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 2 / 2
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity UNSPECIFIED

Description
Curator's Comment: description was created based on several sources, including https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14725487

Sepracor in the US is developing arformoterol [R,R-formoterol], a single isomer form of the beta(2)-adrenoceptor agonist formoterol [eformoterol]. This isomer contains two chiral canters and is being developed as an inhaled preparation for the treatment of respiratory disorders. Sepracor believes that arformoterol has the potential to be a once-daily therapy with a rapid onset of action and a duration of effect exceeding 12 hours. Sepracor stated in July 2003 that it had completed more than 100 preclinical studies and initiated or completed 15 clinical studies for arformoterol inhalation solution for the treatment of bronchospasm in patients with COPD. The pharmacologic effects of beta2-adrenoceptor agonist drugs, including arformoterol, are at least in part attributable to stimulation of intracellular adenyl cyclase, the enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to cyclic-3′,5′-adenosine monophosphate (cyclic AMP). Increased intracellular cyclic AMP levels cause relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle and inhibition of release of mediators of immediate hypersensitivity from cells, especially from mast cells. In vitro tests show that arformoterol is an inhibitor of the release of mast cell mediators, such as histamine and leukotrienes, from the human lung. Arformoterol also inhibits histamine-induced plasma albumin extravasation in anesthetized guinea pigs and inhibits allergen-induced eosinophil influx in dogs with airway hyper-responsiveness. The relevance of these in vitro and animal findings to humans is unknown.

Approval Year

Targets

Targets

Primary TargetPharmacologyConditionPotency
Conditions

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Palliative
BROVANA

Approved Use

BROVANA Inhalation Solution is a long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist (beta2-agonist) indicated for: Long-term, twice daily (morning and evening) administration in the maintenance treatment of bronchoconstriction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. (1.1) Important limitations of use: BROVANA Inhalation Solution is not indicated to treat acute deteriorations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. (1.2, 5.2) BROVANA Inhalation Solution is not indicated to treat asthma. (1.2) 1.1 Maintenance Treatment of COPD BROVANA (arformoterol tartrate) Inhalation Solution is indicated for the long-term, twice daily (morning and evening) maintenance treatment of bronchoconstriction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. BROVANA Inhalation Solution is for use by nebulization only. 1.2 Important Limitations of Use BROVANA Inhalation Solution is not indicated to treat acute deteriorations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.2)

Launch Date

1.16009284E12
Cmax

Cmax

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
4.3 pg/mL
15 μg 2 times / day steady-state, respiratory
dose: 15 μg
route of administration: Respiratory
experiment type: STEADY-STATE
co-administered:
ARFORMOTEROL plasma
Homo sapiens
population: UNKNOWN
age: ADULT
sex: UNKNOWN
food status: UNKNOWN
26.65 pg/mL
24 μg single, respiratory
dose: 24 μg
route of administration: Respiratory
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered: BECLOMETHASONE 17-MONOPROPIONATE
FORMOTEROL plasma
Homo sapiens
population: UNHEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: FEMALE / MALE
food status: FASTED
22.3 nM
10 μg single, respiratory
dose: 10 μg
route of administration: Respiratory
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered: MOMETASONE FUROATE
FORMOTEROL plasma
Homo sapiens
population: UNHEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: UNKNOWN
food status: UNKNOWN
AUC

AUC

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
34.5 pg × h/mL
15 μg 2 times / day steady-state, respiratory
dose: 15 μg
route of administration: Respiratory
experiment type: STEADY-STATE
co-administered:
ARFORMOTEROL plasma
Homo sapiens
population: UNKNOWN
age: ADULT
sex: UNKNOWN
food status: UNKNOWN
104.52 pg × h/mL
24 μg single, respiratory
dose: 24 μg
route of administration: Respiratory
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered: BECLOMETHASONE 17-MONOPROPIONATE
FORMOTEROL plasma
Homo sapiens
population: UNHEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: FEMALE / MALE
food status: FASTED
33.7 pM × h
10 μg single, respiratory
dose: 10 μg
route of administration: Respiratory
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered: MOMETASONE FUROATE
FORMOTEROL plasma
Homo sapiens
population: UNHEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: UNKNOWN
food status: UNKNOWN
T1/2

T1/2

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
26 h
15 μg 2 times / day steady-state, respiratory
dose: 15 μg
route of administration: Respiratory
experiment type: STEADY-STATE
co-administered:
ARFORMOTEROL plasma
Homo sapiens
population: UNKNOWN
age: ADULT
sex: UNKNOWN
food status: UNKNOWN
4.71 h
24 μg single, respiratory
dose: 24 μg
route of administration: Respiratory
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered: BECLOMETHASONE 17-MONOPROPIONATE
FORMOTEROL plasma
Homo sapiens
population: UNHEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: FEMALE / MALE
food status: FASTED
Funbound

Funbound

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
48%
15 μg 2 times / day steady-state, respiratory
dose: 15 μg
route of administration: Respiratory
experiment type: STEADY-STATE
co-administered:
ARFORMOTEROL plasma
Homo sapiens
population: UNKNOWN
age: ADULT
sex: UNKNOWN
food status: UNKNOWN
37.5%
FORMOTEROL plasma
Homo sapiens
population: UNKNOWN
age: UNKNOWN
sex: UNKNOWN
food status: UNKNOWN
Doses

Doses

DosePopulationAdverse events​
20 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Recommended
Dose: 20 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 20 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy, 40-90 years
n = 123
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Age Group: 40-90 years
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 123
Sources:
Other AEs: Diarrhea, Nausea...
Other AEs:
Diarrhea (6%)
Nausea (6%)
Nasopharyngitis (4%)
Dry mouth (4%)
Vomiting (3%)
Dizziness (3%)
Insomnia (3%)
Sources:
25 ug 2 times / day multiple, respiratory
Highest studied dose
Dose: 25 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: multiple
Dose: 25 ug, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p.21
unhealthy, 63.8
n = 147
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Age Group: 63.8
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 147
Sources: Page: p.21
30 ug 2 times / day multiple, respiratory (total)
Recommended
Dose: 30 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: multiple
Dose: 30 ug, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p.1
unhealthy
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Sources: Page: p.1
Disc. AE: Bronchospasm paradoxical...
AEs leading to
discontinuation/dose reduction:
Bronchospasm paradoxical (grade 4)
Sources: Page: p.1
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Other AEs: Angina pectoris, Angina unstable...
Other AEs:
Angina pectoris (serious, 3 patients)
Angina unstable (serious, 1 patient)
Atrial fibrillation (serious, 3 patients)
Cardio-respiratory arrest (serious, 2 patients)
Cor pulmonale (serious, 1 patient)
Coronary artery disease (serious, 3 patients)
Myocardial ischaemia (serious, 1 patient)
Vertigo (serious, 1 patient)
Iridocyclitis (serious, 1 patient)
Barrett's oesophagus (serious, 1 patient)
Diverticular perforation (serious, 1 patient)
Gastric ulcer haemorrhage (serious, 1 patient)
Gastritis erosive (serious, 1 patient)
Hiatus hernia (serious, 1 patient)
Intestinal perforation (serious, 1 patient)
Pancreatitis acute (serious, 1 patient)
Non-cardiac chest pain (serious, 3 patients)
Oedema peripheral (serious, 1 patient)
Cholecystitis (serious, 1 patient)
Bronchopneumonia (serious, 1 patient)
Clostridial infection (serious, 1 patient)
Clostridium difficile colitis (serious, 1 patient)
Gastroenteritis bacterial (serious, 1 patient)
Osteomyelitis (serious, 1 patient)
Osteotomy (serious, 1 patient)
Osteomyelitis acute (serious, 1 patient)
Postoperative wound infection (serious, 1 patient)
Sepsis (serious, 3 patients)
Urinary tract infection (serious, 1 patient)
Accidental overdose (serious, 1 patient)
Ankle fracture (serious, 1 patient)
Cervical vertebral fracture (serious, 1 patient)
Head injury (serious, 1 patient)
Incisional hernia (serious, 1 patient)
Open wound (serious, 1 patient)
Tibia fracture (serious, 1 patient)
Muscular weakness (serious, 1 patient)
Rotator cuff syndrome (serious, 1 patient)
Brain neoplasm (serious, 1 patient)
Metastases to lymph nodes (serious, 1 patient)
Oesophageal carcinoma (serious, 1 patient)
Squamous cell carcinoma (serious, 1 patient)
Throat cancer (serious, 1 patient)
Carotid artery disease (serious, 1 patient)
Headache (serious, 1 patient)
Ischaemic stroke (serious, 1 patient)
Sensory disturbance (serious, 1 patient)
Transient ischaemic attack (serious, 1 patient)
Major depression (serious, 2 patients)
Mental status changes (serious, 1 patient)
Nephropathy (serious, 1 patient)
Renal artery stenosis (serious, 1 patient)
Renal failure (serious, 1 patient)
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (serious, 1 patient)
Bronchiectasis (serious, 1 patient)
Hypoxia (serious, 1 patient)
Respiratory arrest (serious, 1 patient)
Urticaria (serious, 1 patient)
Aortic aneurysm (serious, 1 patient)
Hypertensive crisis (serious, 1 patient)
Hypotension (serious, 1 patient)
Iliac artery stenosis (serious, 2 patients)
Peripheral arterial occlusive disease (serious, 1 patient)
Bronchitis (below serious, 43 patients)
Nasopharyngitis (below serious, 38 patients)
Upper respiratory tract infection (below serious, 22 patients)
Headache (below serious, 35 patients)
Sources:
AEs

AEs

AESignificanceDosePopulation
Dizziness 3%
20 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Recommended
Dose: 20 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 20 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy, 40-90 years
n = 123
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Age Group: 40-90 years
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 123
Sources:
Insomnia 3%
20 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Recommended
Dose: 20 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 20 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy, 40-90 years
n = 123
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Age Group: 40-90 years
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 123
Sources:
Vomiting 3%
20 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Recommended
Dose: 20 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 20 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy, 40-90 years
n = 123
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Age Group: 40-90 years
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 123
Sources:
Dry mouth 4%
20 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Recommended
Dose: 20 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 20 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy, 40-90 years
n = 123
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Age Group: 40-90 years
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 123
Sources:
Nasopharyngitis 4%
20 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Recommended
Dose: 20 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 20 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy, 40-90 years
n = 123
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Age Group: 40-90 years
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 123
Sources:
Diarrhea 6%
20 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Recommended
Dose: 20 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 20 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy, 40-90 years
n = 123
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Age Group: 40-90 years
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 123
Sources:
Nausea 6%
20 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Recommended
Dose: 20 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 20 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy, 40-90 years
n = 123
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Age Group: 40-90 years
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 123
Sources:
Bronchospasm paradoxical grade 4
Disc. AE
30 ug 2 times / day multiple, respiratory (total)
Recommended
Dose: 30 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: multiple
Dose: 30 ug, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p.1
unhealthy
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Sources: Page: p.1
Upper respiratory tract infection below serious, 22 patients
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Headache below serious, 35 patients
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Nasopharyngitis below serious, 38 patients
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Bronchitis below serious, 43 patients
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Accidental overdose serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Acute respiratory distress syndrome serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Angina unstable serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Ankle fracture serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Aortic aneurysm serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Barrett's oesophagus serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Brain neoplasm serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Bronchiectasis serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Bronchopneumonia serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Carotid artery disease serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Cervical vertebral fracture serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Cholecystitis serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Clostridial infection serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Clostridium difficile colitis serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Cor pulmonale serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Diverticular perforation serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Gastric ulcer haemorrhage serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Gastritis erosive serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Gastroenteritis bacterial serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Head injury serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Headache serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Hiatus hernia serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Hypertensive crisis serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Hypotension serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Hypoxia serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Incisional hernia serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Intestinal perforation serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Iridocyclitis serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Ischaemic stroke serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Mental status changes serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Metastases to lymph nodes serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Muscular weakness serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Myocardial ischaemia serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Nephropathy serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Oedema peripheral serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Oesophageal carcinoma serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Open wound serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Osteomyelitis acute serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Osteomyelitis serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Osteotomy serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Pancreatitis acute serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Peripheral arterial occlusive disease serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Postoperative wound infection serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Renal artery stenosis serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Renal failure serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Respiratory arrest serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Rotator cuff syndrome serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Sensory disturbance serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Squamous cell carcinoma serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Throat cancer serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Tibia fracture serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Transient ischaemic attack serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Urinary tract infection serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Urticaria serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Vertigo serious, 1 patient
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Cardio-respiratory arrest serious, 2 patients
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Iliac artery stenosis serious, 2 patients
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Major depression serious, 2 patients
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Angina pectoris serious, 3 patients
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Atrial fibrillation serious, 3 patients
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Coronary artery disease serious, 3 patients
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Non-cardiac chest pain serious, 3 patients
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
Sepsis serious, 3 patients
15 ug 2 times / day steady, respiratory
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Route: respiratory
Route: steady
Dose: 15 ug, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy
n = 420
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: COPD
Population Size: 420
Sources:
OverviewDrug as perpetrator​

Drug as perpetrator​

TargetModalityActivityMetaboliteClinical evidence
inconclusive
moderate [Ki 33 uM]
no [IC50 >133 uM]
no [IC50 >133 uM]
no [IC50 >133 uM]
no [IC50 >133 uM]
no
no
no
no
no
no
no
no
no
no
no
no
no
no
no
no (co-administration study)
Comment: coadministration with paroxetine did not affect exposure to either drug
Page: 37, 52
Drug as victim

Drug as victim

TargetModalityActivityMetaboliteClinical evidence
inconclusive
major
minor
minor
minor
no
no
no
weak
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
no (co-administration study)
Comment: coadministration with paroxetine caused a slight increase in paroxetine; dose adjustment is not required when coadministered with therapeutic agents that are potent inhibitors of CYP2D6
Page: 17, 37
Tox targets

Tox targets

TargetModalityActivityMetaboliteClinical evidence
Sourcing

Sourcing

Vendor/AggregatorIDURL
PubMed

PubMed

TitleDatePubMed
Tachyphylaxis following regular use of formoterol in exercise-induced bronchospasm.
2001
The lung as a route for systemic delivery of therapeutic proteins and peptides.
2001
Comparison of the anti-bronchoconstrictor activities of inhaled formoterol, its (R,R)- and (S,S)-enantiomers and salmeterol in the rhesus monkey.
2001
Inhaled budesonide/formoterol combination.
2001
Long-acting asthma medication, new inhaler approved by FDA.
2001 Apr 1
Clinical outcome of adding long-acting beta-agonists to inhaled corticosteroids.
2001 Aug
Development of a lyophilized formulation for (R,R)-formoterol (L)-tartrate.
2001 Jan
Comparison between formoterol 12 microg b.i.d. and on-demand salbutamol in moderate persistent asthma.
2001 Jan
A randomized, 12-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled study comparing formoterol dry powder inhaler with albuterol metered-dose inhaler.
2001 Jan
Comparison of formoterol and terbutaline for as-needed treatment of asthma: a randomised trial.
2001 Jan 27
Bronchodilation and bronchoprotection in asthmatic preschool children from formoterol administered by mechanically actuated dry-powder inhaler and spacer.
2001 Jul 15
Protection against cold air and exercise-induced bronchoconstriction while on regular treatment with Oxis.
2001 Jun
Reversing acute bronchoconstriction in asthma: the effect of bronchodilator tolerance after treatment with formoterol.
2001 Mar
A placebo-controlled clinical trial of regular monotherapy with short-acting and long-acting beta(2)-agonists in allergic asthmatic patients.
2001 May
Rapid onset of bronchodilation in COPD: a placebo-controlled study comparing formoterol (Foradil Aerolizer) with salbutamol (Ventodisk).
2001 Oct
[The effect of triamcinolone, montelukast and formoterol on serum levels of il-4, IgE and clinical parameters in children with asthma].
2001 Sep
A cost-effectiveness study comparing the as-needed use of formoterol (Oxis) and terbutaline (Bricanyl) in patients with moderate to severe asthma.
2001 Sep
Effects of budesonide and formoterol on NF-kappaB, adhesion molecules, and cytokines in asthma.
2001 Sep 15
Long-acting inhaled beta(2)-agonist therapy in asthma.
2001 Sep 15
Biological actions of formoterol isomers.
2002
A post-marketing surveillance study of formoterol (Foradil): its use in general practice in England.
2002
Formoterol as dry powder oral inhalation compared with salbutamol metered-dose inhaler in acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
2002 Apr
Potential masking effect on dyspnoea perception by short- and long-acting beta2-agonists in asthma.
2002 Feb
The whole story: treatment outcomes with Symbicort.
2002 Feb
Patents

Sample Use Guides

15 ug administered twice a day (morning and evening) by nebulization. A total daily dose greater than 30 ug (15 ug twice daily) is not recommended. BROVANA (arformoterol tartrate) should be administered by the inhaled route via a standard jet nebulizer connected to an air compressor
Route of Administration: Respiratory
In Vitro Use Guide
Curator's Comment: In vitro tests show that arformoterol is an inhibitor of the release of mast cell mediators, such as histamine and leukotrienes, from the human lung. Arformoterol also inhibits histamine-induced plasma albumin extravasation in anesthetized guinea pigs and inhibits allergen-induced eosinophil influx in dogs with airway hyper-responsiveness.
Unknown
Substance Class Chemical
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Arformoterol Tartrate
MART.   ORANGE BOOK   USAN   VANDF   WHO-DD  
USAN  
Official Name English
ARFORMOTEROL TARTRATE [MART.]
Common Name English
Arformoterol tartrate [WHO-DD]
Common Name English
FORMAMIDE, N-(2-HYDROXY-5-((1R)-1-HYDROXY-2-(((1R)-2-(4-METHOXYPHENYL)-1-METHYLETHYL)AMINO)ETHYL)PHENYL)-, (2R,3R)-2,3-DIHYDROXYBUTANEDIOATE (1:1) (SALT)
Common Name English
FORMOTEROL R,R-FORM L-TARTRATE [MI]
Common Name English
ARFORMOTEROL TARTRATE [USAN]
Common Name English
ARFORMOTEROL TARTRATE [ORANGE BOOK]
Common Name English
BROVANA
Brand Name English
ARFORMOTEROL TARTRATE [VANDF]
Common Name English
(-)-N-(2-HYDROXY-5-((1R)-1-HYDROXY-2-(((1R)-2-(4-METHOXYPHENYL)-1-METHYLETHYL)AMINO)ETHYL)PHENYL)FORMAMIDE HYDROGEN (2R,3R)-2,3-DIHYDROXYBUTANEDIOATE (SALT)
Common Name English
Classification Tree Code System Code
NCI_THESAURUS C319
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NCI_THESAURUS C48149
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Code System Code Type Description
USAN
OO-79
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CAS
200815-49-2
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DRUG BANK
DBSALT001387
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MERCK INDEX
M5542
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EVMPD
SUB32085
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PUBCHEM
9827062
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SMS_ID
100000124467
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NCI_THESAURUS
C65240
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FDA UNII
5P8VJ2I235
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RXCUI
668284
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ChEMBL
CHEMBL1363
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EPA CompTox
DTXSID80173903
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DAILYMED
5P8VJ2I235
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