Vilanterol
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ATC code | R03AK10 (WHO) (+fluticasone) R03AL03 (WHO) (+umeclidinium) |
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CAS Number | 503068-34-6 |
PubChem (CID) | 10184665 |
ChemSpider | 8360167 |
ChEBI | CHEBI:75037 |
ECHA InfoCard | 100.217.751 |
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Formula | C24H33Cl2NO5 |
Molar mass | 486.43 g/mol |
3D model (Jmol) | Interactive image |
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Vilanterol (INN, USAN) is an ultra-long-acting β2 adrenoreceptor agonist (ultra-LABA), which was approved in May 2013 in combination with fluticasone furoate for sale as Breo Ellipta by GlaxoSmithKline for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).[1]
Vilanterol is available in following combinations:
- with inhaled corticosteroid fluticasone furoate — fluticasone furoate/vilanterol (trade names Breo Ellipta (U.S.), Relvar Ellipta (EU, RU, JPN))
- with muscarinic antagonist umeclidinium bromide — umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol (trade name Anoro Ellipta)
See also[edit]
- Salmeterol — a long-acting β2 adrenoreceptor agonist (LABA) with a similar backbone.
References[edit]
- ^ "FDA approves Breo Ellipta to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease". Retrieved 10 May 2013.
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