FORADIL
LOE ApproachingNDAINHALATIONPOWDER
Approved
Feb 2001
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
6
Data completeness
4/8 — Partial
FORADIL by Novartis is clinical pharmacology mechanism of action formoterol fumarate is a long-acting selective beta 2 -adrenergic receptor agonist (beta 2 -agonist). Approved for asthma, the prevention of bronchospasm only, such and 3 more indications. First approved in 2001.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
FORADIL (formoterol fumarate) is a long-acting selective beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist (LABA) delivered as an inhalation powder for asthma and COPD. It works by stimulating beta-2 receptors in bronchial smooth muscle to induce bronchodilation and inhibit mast cell mediator release. The drug is indicated for prevention of bronchospasm in children 5 years and older with reversible obstructive airways disease, including nocturnal asthma.
LOE Approaching
Product is approaching end-of-life with declining patent exclusivity; team focus will shift from growth to legacy brand management and cost optimization.
Mechanism of Action
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Mechanism of Action Formoterol fumarate is a long-acting selective beta 2 -adrenergic receptor agonist (beta 2 -agonist). Inhaled formoterol fumarate acts locally in the lung as a bronchodilator. In vitro studies have shown that formoterol has more than 200-fold greater…
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Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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