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DB01366ApprovedWithdrawnSmall molecule
Procaterol is a beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist and bronchodilator used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is a potent bronchodilator that may be administered orally or by aerosol inhalation.
- Mechanism
- Curator reviewed
Beta(2)-receptor stimulation in the lung causes relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle, bronchodilation, and increased bronchial airflow.
- Primary indication
- For the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).Curator reviewed · 4 structured indications
- Formula / weight
- C16H22N2O3 · 290.363 g/mol (avg)
- First approval
- Canada, 1989
Resolves to
Clinical / RWD
Structure
InChIKey
FKNXQNWAXFXVNW-WBMJQRKESA-NSMILESCC[C@@H](NC(C)C)[C@@H](O)C1=CC=C(O)C2=C1C=CC(=O)N2Targets
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1Protein targetEach mapped to UniProt, with action and pharmacological action
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Which drugs share a target with Procaterol, and which of those have an active Phase 3 trial?