Synonyms: BD-40A | CGP-25827A | Foradil® | Oxeze/Oxis® | YM-08316
formoterol is an approved drug (FDA (2001))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Formoterol is a long-acting inhalation bronchodilator. The approved drug is a racemic mixture of enantiomers; PubChem lists 6 CIDs as isotopes of this molecule. We show the non-chiral molecule here to represent the mixture. The marketed formulation may contain formoterol fumarate (PubChem CID 9912089).
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Summary of Clinical Use ![]() |
Formoterol is used to manage the symptoms of asthma and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In November 2014, the EU EMA granted marketing authorisation of the fixed-dose combination medication Duaklir Genuair TM (aclidinium bromide/formoterol fumarate) as a maintenance bronchodilator for patients with COPD. In April 2016, the US FDA approved the fixed-dose inhalation aerosol formulation, glycopyrrolate plus formoterol (Bevespi Aerosphere®) for long-term, maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction in patients with COPD, including chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema. |
Mechanism Of Action and Pharmacodynamic Effects ![]() |
Formoterol is a β2-adrenoceptor agonist. The drug causes vasodilation of bronchial smooth muscle to improve breathing. |