Arformoterol, sold under the brand name Brovana among others, is a medication used for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).[1][2]
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Trade names | Brovana |
Other names | Arformoterol tartrate (USAN US) |
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MedlinePlus | a602023 |
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Routes of administration | Inhalation |
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Protein binding | 52–65% |
Elimination half-life | 26 hours |
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Formula | C19H24N2O4 |
Molar mass | 344.411 g·mol−1 |
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It is a long-acting β2 adrenoreceptor agonist (LABA) and it is the active (R,R)-(−)-enantiomer of formoterol.[1] It was approved for medical use in the United States in October 2006.[1] It is available as a generic medication.[3]
Arformoterol is indicated for the maintenance treatment of bronchoconstriction in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).[1]