FORADIL
LOE ApproachingNDAINHALATIONPOWDER
Approved
Sep 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 via inhalation powder for asthma and COPD management. It acts locally in the lung as a bronchodilator by stimulating intracellular adenyl cyclase and increasing cyclic AMP levels, causing bronchial smooth muscle relaxation. The drug is indicated for prevention of bronchospasm in asthma and reversible obstructive airways disease in children 5 years and older, including those with nocturnal symptoms.
LOE Approaching
Product approaching loss of exclusivity signals declining team investment and potential consolidation of brand-focused commercial roles into generic transition management.
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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