Beta2-Sympathomimetics

Products Beta2-sympathomimetics are usually commercially available as inhalation preparations (powders, solutions) administered with an inhaler, for example, metered-dose inhaler, diskus, Respimat, Breezhaler, or Ellipta. There are few drugs on the market that can be given perorally. Structure and properties Beta2-sympathomimetics are structurally related to the natural ligands epinephrine and norepinephrine. They may exist as racemates … Beta2-Sympathomimetics

LABA

Products LABA is an acronym for , which means long-acting beta agonists (sympathomimetics). LABAs are mainly marketed as inhaled preparations (powders, solutions) administered with an inhaler such as a metered-dose inhaler, diskus, respimat, breezhaler, or ellipta. Some may also be given perorally. Salmeterol and formoterol were the first agents from this group to be approved … LABA

Indacaterol

Products Indacaterol is commercially available as hard capsules with a powder for inhalation (Onbrez Breezhaler) and has been approved since 2010. It is also combined fixed with the LAMA glycopyrronium bromide (Ultibro Breezhaler, approved 2014). The fixed combination with mometasone furoate (Atectura Breezhaler) was registered for asthma therapy in 2020. Finally, a combination of indacaterol … Indacaterol