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2D Structure
Also known as: (r,r)-formoterol, Formoterol, 67346-49-0, (-)-formoterol, Oxis, 73573-87-2
Molecular Formula
C19H24N2O4
Molecular Weight
344.4  g/mol
InChI Key
BPZSYCZIITTYBL-YJYMSZOUSA-N
FDA UNII
F91H02EBWT

An ADRENERGIC BETA-2 RECEPTOR AGONIST with a prolonged duration of action. It is used to manage ASTHMA and in the treatment of CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE.
Arformoterol is a beta2-Adrenergic Agonist. The mechanism of action of arformoterol is as an Adrenergic beta2-Agonist.
1 2D Structure

2D Structure

2 Identification
2.1 Computed Descriptors
2.1.1 IUPAC Name
N-[2-hydroxy-5-[(1R)-1-hydroxy-2-[[(2R)-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)propan-2-yl]amino]ethyl]phenyl]formamide
2.1.2 InChI
InChI=1S/C19H24N2O4/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/h3-8,10,12-13,19-20,23-24H,9,11H2,1-2H3,(H,21,22)/t13-,19+/m1/s1
2.1.3 InChI Key
BPZSYCZIITTYBL-YJYMSZOUSA-N
2.1.4 Canonical SMILES
CC(CC1=CC=C(C=C1)OC)NCC(C2=CC(=C(C=C2)O)NC=O)O
2.1.5 Isomeric SMILES
C[C@H](CC1=CC=C(C=C1)OC)NC[C@@H](C2=CC(=C(C=C2)O)NC=O)O
2.2 Other Identifiers
2.2.1 UNII
F91H02EBWT
2.3 Synonyms
2.3.1 MeSH Synonyms

1. 3-formylamino-4-hydroxy-alpha-(n-1-methyl-2-p-methoxyphenethylaminomethyl)benzyl Alcohol.hemifumarate

2. Bd 40a

3. Eformoterol

4. Foradil

5. Formoterol

6. Formoterol Fumarate

7. Formoterol Fumarate, ((r*,r*)-(+-))-isomer

8. Formoterol, ((r*,r*)-(+-))-isomer

9. Oxis

2.3.2 Depositor-Supplied Synonyms

1. (r,r)-formoterol

2. Formoterol

3. 67346-49-0

4. (-)-formoterol

5. Oxis

6. 73573-87-2

7. Arformoterol [inn]

8. N-[2-hydroxy-5-[(1r)-1-hydroxy-2-[[(2r)-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)propan-2-yl]amino]ethyl]phenyl]formamide

9. Eformoterol

10. Atimos

11. Arformoterol (inn)

12. Foradil

13. 5zz84gcw8b

14. Chembl1363

15. F91h02ebwt

16. Chebi:408174

17. N-{2-hydroxy-5-[(1r)-1-hydroxy-2-{[(2r)-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)propan-2-yl]amino}ethyl]phenyl}formamide

18. Formoterolum [inn-latin]

19. Formoterol Fumarate

20. Formoterolum

21. Innovair

22. Fluir

23. Racemic Formoterol

24. (+-)-formoterol

25. Formoterol [inn]

26. 1254575-18-2

27. Ym-08316

28. Unii-5zz84gcw8b

29. Unii-f91h02ebwt

30. Formoterol [usan:inn:ban]

31. Hsdb 7287

32. H98

33. Formoterol R,r-form

34. Formoterol [mi]

35. Formoterol [hsdb]

36. Formoterol [vandf]

37. Schembl4247

38. Arformoterol [vandf]

39. Formoterol [who-dd]

40. Arformoterol [who-dd]

41. Gtpl7479

42. Cid_9912089

43. Hy-b0010a

44. Dtxsid40110071

45. Formoterol R,r-form [mi]

46. Zinc2599970

47. Bdbm50151720

48. Akos015969668

49. Cs-1413

50. Db01274

51. N-{2-hydroxy-5-[(1r)-1-hydroxy-2-({(1r)-1-methyl-2-[4-(methyloxy)phenyl]ethyl}amino)ethyl]phenyl}formamide

52. (-)-formoterol;arformoterol;(r,r)-formoterol

53. 73f872

54. D07463

55. D87655

56. Q4789167

57. (+-)-2'-hydroxy-5'-((rs)-1-hydroxy-2-(((rs)-p-methoxy-alpha-methylphenethyl)amino)ethyl)formanilide

58. (-)-n-(2-hydroxy-5-((1r)-1-hydroxy-2-(((1r)-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-methylethyl)amino)ethyl)phenyl)formamide Hydrogen (2r,3r)-2,3-dihydroxybutanedioate

59. Formamide, N-(2-hydroxy-5-((1r)-1-hydroxy-2-(((1r)-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-methylethyl)amino)ethyl)phenyl)-

60. Formamide, N-(2-hydroxy-5-(1-hydroxy-2-((2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-methylethyl)amino)ethyl)phenyl)-

61. Formamide, N-(2-hydroxy-5-(1-hydroxy-2-((2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-methylethyl)amino)ethyl)phenyl)-, (r-(r*,r*))-

62. N-(2-hydroxy-5-((r)-1-hydroxy-2-((r)-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)propan-2-ylamino)ethyl)phenyl)formamide

63. N-(2-hydroxy-5-{1-hydroxy-2-[2-(4-methoxy-phenyl)-1-methyl-ethylamino]-ethyl}-phenyl)-formamide

2.4 Create Date
2005-08-08
3 Chemical and Physical Properties
Molecular Weight 344.4 g/mol
Molecular Formula C19H24N2O4
XLogP31.8
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count4
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count5
Rotatable Bond Count8
Exact Mass344.17360725 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass344.17360725 g/mol
Topological Polar Surface Area90.8 Ų
Heavy Atom Count25
Formal Charge0
Complexity388
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count2
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Covalently Bonded Unit Count1
4 Drug and Medication Information
4.1 Therapeutic Uses

Antiasthmatic

O'Neil, M.J. (ed.). The Merck Index - An Encyclopedia of Chemicals, Drugs, and Biologicals. 13th Edition, Whitehouse Station, NJ: Merck and Co., Inc., 2001., p. 753


Formoterol is indicated to treat asthma concomitantly with short-acting beta2-agonists, inhaled or systemic corticosteroids and theophylline therapy. /Included in US product labeling/

Thomson.Micromedex. Drug Information for the Health Care Professional. 24th ed. Volume 1. Plus Updates. Content Reviewed by the United States Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc. Greenwood Village, CO. 2004., p. 1432


Formoterol is indicated for long-term maintenance treatment of asthma in adult and children 5 years of age and older with reversible obstructive airway disease, including patients with symptoms of nocturnal asthma. /Included in US product labeling/

Thomson.Micromedex. Drug Information for the Health Care Professional. 24th ed. Volume 1. Plus Updates. Content Reviewed by the United States Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc. Greenwood Village, CO. 2004., p. 1432


Formoterol is indicated as long-term, twice-daily administration in the treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. /Included in US product labeling/

Thomson.Micromedex. Drug Information for the Health Care Professional. 24th ed. Volume 1. Plus Updates. Content Reviewed by the United States Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc. Greenwood Village, CO. 2004., p. 1432


For more Therapeutic Uses (Complete) data for FORMOTEROL (6 total), please visit the HSDB record page.


4.2 Drug Warning

FDA Pregnancy Risk Category: C /RISK CANNOT BE RULED OUT. Adequate, well controlled human studies are lacking, and animal studies have shown risk to the fetus or are lacking as well. There is a chance of fetal harm if the drug is given during pregnancy; but the potential benefits may outweigh the potential risk./

Thomson.Micromedex. Drug Information for the Health Care Professional. 24th ed. Volume 1. Plus Updates. Content Reviewed by the United States Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc. Greenwood Village, CO. 2004., p. 1433


Anaphylactic reactions, urticaria, angioedema, rash, and bronchospasm have been reported rarely with formoterol oral inhalation therapy.

McEvoy, G.K. (ed.). American Hospital Formulary Service- Drug Information 2004. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Inc. 2004 (Plus Supplements)., p. 1258


Formoterol oral inhalation powder should not be initiated in patients with substantially worsening or acutely deteriorating asthma, which may be a life-threatening condition. Failure to respond to a previously effective dosage of formoterol may indicated substantially worsening asthma that requires reevaluation. If inadequate control of symptoms persists with supplemental beta2-agonist bronchodilator therapy (i.e., if there is a need to increase the dose or frequency of administration of the short-acting, inhaled bronchodilator), prompt reevaluation of asthma therapy is required, with special consideration given to the possible need for anti-inflammatory treatment (e.g., corticosteroids); however, extra/increased doses of formoterol should not be used in such situations.

McEvoy, G.K. (ed.). American Hospital Formulary Service- Drug Information 2004. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Inc. 2004 (Plus Supplements)., p. 1257


Although uncommon at recommended dosages, clinically important changes in systolic and/or diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, and ECG (e.g. flattening of the T wave, prolongation of the QTc interval, ST-segment depression) have been associated with formoterol oral inhalation therapy and may necessitate discontinuance of the drug. Cardiovascular effects generally have resolved within a few hours. Like other sympathomimetic amines, formoterol should be used with caution in patients with cardiovascular disorders, especially coronary insufficiency, cardiac arrhythmias, or hypertension; in patient s withe seizure disorders or thyrotoxicosis; and in those who are unusually responsive to sympathomimetic amines.

McEvoy, G.K. (ed.). American Hospital Formulary Service- Drug Information 2004. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Inc. 2004 (Plus Supplements)., p. 1258


For more Drug Warnings (Complete) data for FORMOTEROL (19 total), please visit the HSDB record page.


4.3 Drug Indication

A bronchodilator used for the long term, symptomatic treatment of reversible bronchoconstriction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema.


5 Pharmacology and Biochemistry
5.1 Pharmacology

Arformoterol, the active (R,R)-enantiomer of formoterol, is a selective long-acting 2-adrenergic receptor agonist (beta2-agonist) that has two-fold greater potency than racemic formoterol (which contains both the (S,S) and (R,R)-enantiomers). The (S,S)-enantiomer is about 1,000-fold less potent as a 2-agonist than the (R,R)-enantiomer. Arformoterol seems to have little or no effect on 1-adrenergic receptors.


5.2 MeSH Pharmacological Classification

Adrenergic beta-2 Receptor Agonists

Compounds bind to and activate ADRENERGIC BETA-2 RECEPTORS. (See all compounds classified as Adrenergic beta-2 Receptor Agonists.)


Bronchodilator Agents

Agents that cause an increase in the expansion of a bronchus or bronchial tubes. (See all compounds classified as Bronchodilator Agents.)


5.3 FDA Pharmacological Classification
5.3.1 Active Moiety
ARFORMOTEROL
5.3.2 FDA UNII
F91H02EBWT
5.3.3 Pharmacological Classes
beta2-Adrenergic Agonist [EPC]; Adrenergic beta2-Agonists [MoA]
5.4 ATC Code

R03AC13

S76 | LUXPHARMA | Pharmaceuticals Marketed in Luxembourg | Pharmaceuticals marketed in Luxembourg, as published by d'Gesondheetskeess (CNS, la caisse nationale de sante, www.cns.lu), mapped by name to structures using CompTox by R. Singh et al. (in prep.). List downloaded from https://cns.public.lu/en/legislations/textes-coordonnes/liste-med-comm.html. Dataset DOI:10.5281/zenodo.4587355


R - Respiratory system

R03 - Drugs for obstructive airway diseases

R03A - Adrenergics, inhalants

R03AC - Selective beta-2-adrenoreceptor agonists

R03AC13 - Formoterol


R - Respiratory system

R03 - Drugs for obstructive airway diseases

R03C - Adrenergics for systemic use

R03CC - Selective beta-2-adrenoreceptor agonists

R03CC15 - Formoterol


5.5 Absorption, Distribution and Excretion

Route of Elimination

After administration of a single oral dose of radiolabeled arformoterol to eight healthy male subjects, 63% of the total radioactive dose was recovered in urine and 11% in feces within 48 hours. Direct glucuronidation of arformoterol is mediated by several UGT enzymes and is the primary elimination route.


Clearance

renal cl=8.9 L/hr [Healthy male subjects]


Protein binding: Moderate 61-64%. Serum albumin binding was 31% to 38% over a range of 5 to 500 ng/mL.

Thomson.Micromedex. Drug Information for the Health Care Professional. 24th ed. Volume 1. Plus Updates. Content Reviewed by the United States Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc. Greenwood Village, CO. 2004., p. 1433


Bioavailability: Pulmonary: 21-37%; Total systemic: 46%.

Thomson.Micromedex. Drug Information for the Health Care Professional. 24th ed. Volume 1. Plus Updates. Content Reviewed by the United States Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc. Greenwood Village, CO. 2004., p. 1432


It is not known whether formoterol is distributed in human breast milk. However, it is distributed in rat milk after oral administration.

Thomson.Micromedex. Drug Information for the Health Care Professional. 24th ed. Volume 1. Plus Updates. Content Reviewed by the United States Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc. Greenwood Village, CO. 2004., p. 1433


In asthma patients following a 12 or 24 ug dose: 10% and 15 to 18% excreted unchanged in the urine, respectively. In chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients following a 12 or 24 ug dose: 7% and 6 to 9% excreted unchanged in the urine; respectively.

Thomson.Micromedex. Drug Information for the Health Care Professional. 24th ed. Volume 1. Plus Updates. Content Reviewed by the United States Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc. Greenwood Village, CO. 2004., p. 1433


For more Absorption, Distribution and Excretion (Complete) data for FORMOTEROL (8 total), please visit the HSDB record page.


5.6 Metabolism/Metabolites

Arformoterol was almost entirely metabolized following oral administration of 35 mcg of radiolabeled arformoterol in eight healthy subjects. Direct conjugation of arformoterol with glucuronic acid was the major metabolic pathway. O-Desmethylation is a secondary route catalyzed by the CYP enzymes CYP2D6 and CYP2C19.


Formoterol is metabolized primarily by direct glucuronidation at either the phenolic or aliphatic hydroxyl group and O-demethylation followed by glucuronide conjugation at either phenolic hydroxyl groups. Minor pathways involve sulfate conjugation of formoterol and deformylation followed by sulfate conjugation. The most prominent pathway involves direct conjugation at the phenolic hydroxyl group. The second major pathway involves O-demethylation followed by conjugation at the phenolic 2'-hydroxyl group. Four cytochrome P450 isozymes (CYP2D6, CYP2C19, CYP2C9 and CYP2A6) are involved in the O-demethylation of formoterol. Formoterol did not inhibit CYP450 enzymes at therapeutically relevant concentrations. Some patients may be deficient in CYP2D6 or 2C19 or both. Whether a deficiency in one or both of these isozymes results in elevated systemic exposure to formoterol or systemic adverse effects has not been adequately explored.

PDR; Physicians' Desk Reference 57th ed 2003. Montvale,NJ: Medical Economics Co. p. 2275 (2003)


Formoterol was conjugated to inactive glucuronides and a previously unidentified sulfate. The phenol glucuronide of formoterol was the main metabolite in urine. Formoterol was also O-demethylated and deformylated. Plasma exposure to these pharmacologically active metabolites was low. O-demethylated formoterol was seen mainly as inactive glucuronide conjugates and deformylated formoterol only as an inactive sulfate conjugate. Intact formoterol and O-demethylated formoterol dominated recovery in feces. Mean recovery of unidentified metabolites was 7. 0% in urine and 2.0% in feces.

PMID:10497135 Rosenborg J et al; Drug Metab Dispos 27 (10): 1104-16 (1999)


5.7 Biological Half-Life

In COPD patients given 15 mcg inhaled arformoterol twice a day for 14 days, the mean terminal half-life of arformoterol was 26 hours.


Mean terminal: 10 hours

Thomson.Micromedex. Drug Information for the Health Care Professional. 24th ed. Volume 1. Plus Updates. Content Reviewed by the United States Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc. Greenwood Village, CO. 2004., p. 1432


5.8 Mechanism of Action

While it is recognized that 2-receptors are the predominant adrenergic receptors in bronchial smooth muscle and 1-receptors are the predominant receptors in the heart, data indicate that there are also 2-receptors in the human heart comprising 10% to 50% of the total beta-adrenergic receptors. The precise function of these receptors has not been established, but they raise the possibility that even highly selective 2-agonists may have cardiac effects. The pharmacologic effects of 2-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 proinflammatory mediators 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-response.


Formoterol is a long-acting selective stimulator of the beta2-adrenergic receptors in bronchial smooth muscle. This stimulation causes relaxation of smooth muscle fibers and produces bronchodilation.

Thomson.Micromedex. Drug Information for the Health Care Professional. 24th ed. Volume 1. Plus Updates. Content Reviewed by the United States Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc. Greenwood Village, CO. 2004., p. 1432


Formoterol stimulates beta2-adrenergic receptors and apparently has little or no effect on beta1- or alpha-adrenergic receptors. The drug's beta-adrenergic effects appear to result from stimulation of the production of cyclic adeno-3'-5'-monophosphate (cAMP)by activation of adenyl cyclase. Cyclic AMP mediate numerous cellular responses, increased concentrations of cAMP are associated with relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle and suppression of some aspects of inflammation, such as inhibition of release proinflammatory mast cell mediators(eg histamine, leukotrienes).

McEvoy, G.K. (ed.). American Hospital Formulary Service- Drug Information 2004. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Inc. 2004 (Plus Supplements)., p. 1258