Английская Википедия:Formoterol
Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Distinguish Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:Infobox drug Formoterol, also known as eformoterol, is a long-acting β2 agonist (LABA) used as a bronchodilator in the management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Formoterol has an extended duration of action (up to 12 h) compared to short-acting β2 agonists such as salbutamol (albuterol), which are effective for 4 h to 6 h. Formoterol has a relatively rapid onset of action compared to other LABAs, and is effective within 2-3 minutes.[1] The 2022 Global Initiative for Asthma report [2] recommends a combination formoterol/inhaled corticosteroid inhaler as both a preventer and reliever treatment for asthma in adults. In children, a short-actingβ2 agonist (e.g., salbutamol) is still recommended.
It was patented in 1972 and came into medical use in 1998.[3] It is available as a generic medication.[4] It is also marketed in the combination formulations budesonide/formoterol and mometasone/formoterol.
Side effects
In November 2005, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a health advisory alerting the public to findings that show the use of long-acting β2 agonists could lead to a worsening of wheezing symptoms in some patients.[5]
Nowadays, available long-acting β2 agonists include salmeterol, formoterol, bambuterol, and sustained-release oral salbutamol.
Combinations of inhaled steroids and long-acting bronchodilators are becoming more widespread – combination preparations include fluticasone/salmeterol and budesonide/formoterol.
Mechanism of action
Inhaled formoterol works like other β2 agonists, causing bronchodilation by relaxing the smooth muscle in the airway so as to treat the exacerbation of asthma.
Society and culture
Brand names
It is marketed in three forms: a dry-powder inhaler (DPI), a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) and an inhalation solution, under various brand names including Atock, Atimos/Atimos Modulite, Foradil/Foradile, Fostair, Oxeze/Oxis, Perforomist and Symbicort.
- Foradil/Foradile capsules for oral inhalation (Schering-Plough in the U.S., Novartis rest of world)
- Oxeze/Oxis Turbuhaler Dry powder inhaler (DPI) (AstraZeneca)
- Atock (Astellas)
- Atimos/Atimos Modulite Metered-dose inhaler (MDI) (Chiesi)
- Perforomist inhalation solution (Mylan N.V.)
- Symbicort Turbohaler Dry powder inhaler (AstraZeneca)
Uses and combinations
- Arformoterol ((R,R)-(−)-formoterol) — an enantiopure compound used in the management of COPD
- Combination drugs:
References
External links
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