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Salmeterol

Generic Name
Salmeterol
Brand Names
Advair, Airduo, Airduo Respiclick, Serevent, Serevent Diskus, Wixela
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C25H37NO4
CAS Number
89365-50-4
Unique Ingredient Identifier
2I4BC502BT

Overview

Salmeterol is a long-acting beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist drug that is currently prescribed for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD. It has a longer duration of action than the short-acting beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist, salbutamol. Salmeterol was first described in the literature in 1988. Salmeterol's structure is similar to salbutamol's with an aralkyloxy-alkyl substitution on the amine. Salmeterol was granted FDA approval on 4 February 1994.

Background

Salmeterol is a long-acting beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist drug that is currently prescribed for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD. It has a longer duration of action than the short-acting beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist, salbutamol. Salmeterol was first described in the literature in 1988. Salmeterol's structure is similar to salbutamol's with an aralkyloxy-alkyl substitution on the amine. Salmeterol was granted FDA approval on 4 February 1994.

Indication

用于哮喘(包括夜间哮喘和运动性哮喘)、喘息性支气管炎和可逆性气道阻塞。

Associated Conditions

  • Asthma
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm

FDA Approved Products

fluticasone propionate and salmeterol
Manufacturer:Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Route:RESPIRATORY (INHALATION)
Strength:50 ug in 1 1
Approved: 2023/12/19
NDC:0054-0326
ADVAIR DISKUS
Manufacturer:GlaxoSmithKline LLC
Route:RESPIRATORY (INHALATION)
Strength:50 ug in 1 1
Approved: 2020/10/20
NDC:0173-0697
Fluticasone Propionate and Salmeterol DISKUS
Manufacturer:RPK Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Route:RESPIRATORY (INHALATION)
Strength:50 ug in 1 1
Approved: 2019/01/07
NDC:53002-1568
ADVAIR DISKUS
Manufacturer:Physicians Total Care, Inc.
Route:RESPIRATORY (INHALATION), ORAL
Strength:50 ug in 1 1
Approved: 2010/11/12
NDC:54868-4517
ADVAIR DISKUS
Manufacturer:Physicians Total Care, Inc.
Route:RESPIRATORY (INHALATION), ORAL
Strength:50 ug in 1 1
Approved: 2010/11/12
NDC:54868-4518

Singapore Approved Products

No Singapore products found for this drug

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