Vilanterol

Identification

Summary

Vilanterol is a long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist used in combination with other bronchodilators for the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema.

Brand Names

Anoro, Anoro Ellipta, Breo Ellipta, Trelegy Ellipta

Generic Name

Vilanterol

DrugBank Accession Number

DB09082

Background

Vilanterol is a selective long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist (LABA) with inherent 24-hour activity for once daily treatment of COPD and asthma. Its pharmacological effect is attributable to stimulation of intracellular adenylyl cyclase which catalyzes the conversion of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to cyclic-3',5'-adenosine monophosphate (cAMP). Increases in cyclic AMP are associated with relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle and inhibition of release of hypersensitivity mediators from mast cells in the lungs.

Vilanterol is approved for use in several combination products such as with fluticasone furoate under the tradename Breo Ellipta and in combination with umeclidinium bromide as Anoro Ellipta. Approved by the FDA in 2013, use of Breo Ellipta is indicated for the long-term, once-daily maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction in patients with COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. It is also indicated for once-daily maintenance treatment of asthma in patients aged 18 or older with reversible obstructive airways disease.

Type

Small Molecule

Groups

Approved

Structure

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Structure for Vilanterol (DB09082)

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Weight

Average: 486.43
Monoisotopic: 485.1735786

Chemical Formula

C₂₄H₃₃Cl₂NO₅

Synonyms

• Vilantérol
• Vilanterol
• Vilanterolum

External IDs

• GW 642444M
• GW 642444X
• GW-642444
• GW-642444M
• GW-642444X
• GW642444
• GW642444M
• GW642444X

Pharmacology

Indication

Vilanterol is approved for use in several combination products such as with fluticasone furoate under the tradename Breo Ellipta and in combination with umeclidinium bromide as Anoro Ellipta. Approved by the FDA in 2013, use of Breo Ellipta is indicated for the long-term, once-daily maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction in patients with COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. It is also indicated for once-daily maintenance treatment of asthma in patients aged 18 or older with reversible obstructive airways disease.

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Associated Conditions

• Asthma
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

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Pharmacodynamics

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Mechanism of action

Vilanterol is a selective long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist. Its pharmacological effect is attributable to stimulation of intracellular adenylyl cyclase which catalyzes the conversion of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to cyclic-3',5'-adenosine monophosphate (cAMP). Increases in cyclic AMP are associated with relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle and inhibition of release of hypersensitivity mediators from mast cells in the lungs.

Target	Actions	Organism
ABeta-2 adrenergic receptor	agonist	Humans

Absorption

Peak plasma concentrations are achieved within 10 minutes of inhalation. Absolute bioavailability was found to be 27.3% when administered by inhalation, whereas oral bioavailability was found to be less than 2% due to extensive first-pass metabolism. Systemic exposure is 24% higher in patients with COPD as compared to healthy subjects.

Volume of distribution

Following IV administration to healthy subjects, the mean volume of distribution at steady state was 661 L.

Protein binding

Binding to plasma protein was 93.9%.

Metabolism

Vilanterol is principally metabolized by cytochrome p450 3A4 (CYP3A4) to a range of metabolites with significantly reduced beta1- and beta2-agonist activity. The major route of metabolism was via O-dealkylation, with up to 78% of the recovered dose eliminated as O-dealkylated metabolites while N-Dealkylation and C-dealkylation were minor pathways, representing 5% of the recovered dose.

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• Vilanterol
  • M29 (GW630200)
  • M33 (GSK932009)

Route of elimination

Following oral administration, vilanterol is eliminated mainly by metabolism by CYP3A4 followed by excretion of metabolites in urine (70%) and feces (30%).

Half-life

21.3 hr

Clearance

Not Available

Adverse Effects

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Toxicity

Not Available

Pathways

Not Available

Pharmacogenomic Effects/ADRs

Not Available

Interactions

Drug Interactions

This information should not be interpreted without the help of a healthcare provider. If you believe you are experiencing an interaction, contact a healthcare provider immediately. The absence of an interaction does not necessarily mean no interactions exist.

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• Vet approved
• Nutraceutical
• Illicit
• Withdrawn
• Investigational
• Experimental
• All Drugs

Drug	Interaction
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Abacavir	Abacavir may decrease the excretion rate of Vilanterol which could result in a higher serum level.
Abametapir	The serum concentration of Vilanterol can be increased when it is combined with Abametapir.
Abatacept	The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Abatacept is combined with Vilanterol.
Acebutolol	The therapeutic efficacy of Vilanterol can be decreased when used in combination with Acebutolol.
Aceclofenac	The risk or severity of hypertension can be increased when Aceclofenac is combined with Vilanterol.
Acemetacin	The risk or severity of hypertension can be increased when Vilanterol is combined with Acemetacin.
Acetaminophen	Acetaminophen may decrease the excretion rate of Vilanterol which could result in a higher serum level.
Acetazolamide	Acetazolamide may increase the excretion rate of Vilanterol which could result in a lower serum level and potentially a reduction in efficacy.
Acetylsalicylic acid	The risk or severity of hypertension can be increased when Acetylsalicylic acid is combined with Vilanterol.
Aclidinium	Aclidinium may decrease the excretion rate of Vilanterol which could result in a higher serum level.

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Product Ingredients

Ingredient	UNII	CAS	InChI Key
Vilanterol trifenatate	40AHO2C6DG	503070-58-4	KLOLZALDXGTNQE-JIDHJSLPSA-N

Mixture Products

Name	Ingredients	Dosage	Route	Labeller	Marketing Start	Marketing End	Region	Image
Anoro	Vilanterol trifenatate (22 micrograms) + Umeclidinium bromide (55 micrograms)	Powder, metered	Respiratory (inhalation)	Glaxo Smith Kline (Ireland) Limited	2016-09-08	Not applicable
Anoro	Vilanterol trifenatate (22 micrograms) + Umeclidinium bromide (55 micrograms)	Powder, metered	Respiratory (inhalation)	Glaxo Smith Kline (Ireland) Limited	2016-09-08	Not applicable
Anoro	Vilanterol trifenatate (22 micrograms) + Umeclidinium bromide (55 micrograms)	Powder, metered	Respiratory (inhalation)	Glaxo Smith Kline (Ireland) Limited	2016-09-08	Not applicable
Anoro Ellipta	Vilanterol trifenatate (25 ug/1) + Umeclidinium bromide (62.5 ug/1)	Powder	Respiratory (inhalation)	GlaxoSmithKline LLC	2014-01-31	Not applicable
ANORO ELLIPTA	Vilanterol trifenatate (40 MCG) + Umeclidinium bromide (74.2 MCG)	Powder	Respiratory (inhalation)	บริษัท แกล็กโซสมิทไคล์น (ประเทศไทย) จำกัด	2017-08-11	Not applicable
Anoro Ellipta	Vilanterol trifenatate (25 mcg / act) + Umeclidinium bromide (62.5 mcg / act)	Powder	Respiratory (inhalation)	Glaxosmithkline Inc	2014-03-14	Not applicable
ANORO ELLIPTA 62.5/25 MCG KULLANIMA HAZIR INHALASYON TOZU ,3 X 30 DOZ	Vilanterol trifenatate (22 mcg) + Umeclidinium bromide (55 mcg)	Aerosol, powder	Respiratory (inhalation)	GLAXOSMİTHKLİNE İLAÇLARI SAN. VE TİC. A.Ş.	2020-08-14	Not applicable
ANORO ELLIPTA 62.5/25 MCG KULLANIMA HAZIR INHALASYON TOZU ,30 DOZ	Vilanterol trifenatate (22 mcg) + Umeclidinium bromide (55 mcg)	Aerosol, powder	Respiratory (inhalation)	GLAXOSMİTHKLİNE İLAÇLARI SAN. VE TİC. A.Ş.	2020-08-14	Not applicable
ANORO ELLIPTA INHALATION POWDER 62.5 MCG/25 MCG	Vilanterol (25 mcg) + Umeclidinium (62.5 mcg)	Powder, metered	Respiratory (inhalation)	GLAXOSMITHKLINE PTE LTD	2015-08-28	Not applicable
Breo Ellipta	Vilanterol trifenatate (25 mcg / act) + Fluticasone furoate (200 mcg / act)	Powder	Respiratory (inhalation)	Glaxosmithkline Inc	2015-10-02	Not applicable

Categories

ATC Codes

R03AL08 — Vilanterol, umeclidinium bromide and fluticasone furoate

• R03AL — Adrenergics in combination with anticholinergics incl. triple combinations with corticosteroids
• R03A — ADRENERGICS, INHALANTS
• R03 — DRUGS FOR OBSTRUCTIVE AIRWAY DISEASES
• R — RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

R03AK10 — Vilanterol and fluticasone furoate

• R03AK — Adrenergics in combination with corticosteroids or other drugs, excl. anticholinergics
• R03A — ADRENERGICS, INHALANTS
• R03 — DRUGS FOR OBSTRUCTIVE AIRWAY DISEASES
• R — RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

R03AL03 — Vilanterol and umeclidinium bromide

• R03AL — Adrenergics in combination with anticholinergics incl. triple combinations with corticosteroids
• R03A — ADRENERGICS, INHALANTS
• R03 — DRUGS FOR OBSTRUCTIVE AIRWAY DISEASES
• R — RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Drug Categories

• Adrenergic Agonists
• Adrenergic beta-2 Receptor Agonists
• Adrenergic beta-Agonists
• Adrenergics, Inhalants
• Agents producing tachycardia
• Agents that produce hypertension
• Agents to Treat Airway Disease
• Alcohols
• Benzene Derivatives
• Benzyl Compounds
• Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A Substrates
• Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A4 Substrates
• Cytochrome P-450 Substrates
• Drugs for Obstructive Airway Diseases
• Drugs that are Mainly Renally Excreted
• Hydrocarbons, Chlorinated
• Hydrocarbons, Halogenated
• Immunosuppressive Agents
• Long-acting beta-adrenoceptor agonists
• Potential QTc-Prolonging Agents
• QTc Prolonging Agents

Chemical TaxonomyProvided by Classyfire

Description

This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as benzylethers. These are aromatic ethers with the general formula ROCR' (R = alkyl, aryl; R'=benzene).

Kingdom

Organic compounds

Super Class

Benzenoids

Class

Benzene and substituted derivatives

Sub Class

Benzylethers

Direct Parent

Benzylethers

Alternative Parents

Dichlorobenzenes / Benzyl alcohols / Aralkylamines / 1-hydroxy-2-unsubstituted benzenoids / Aryl chlorides / Secondary alcohols / 1,2-aminoalcohols / Dialkylamines / Dialkyl ethers / Primary alcohols / Organopnictogen compounds / Organochlorides / Hydrocarbon derivatives / Aromatic alcohols

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Substituents

1,2-aminoalcohol / 1,3-dichlorobenzene / 1-hydroxy-2-unsubstituted benzenoid / Alcohol / Amine / Aralkylamine / Aromatic alcohol / Aromatic homomonocyclic compound / Aryl chloride / Aryl halide / Benzyl alcohol / Benzylether / Chlorobenzene / Dialkyl ether / Ether / Halobenzene / Hydrocarbon derivative / Organic nitrogen compound / Organic oxygen compound / Organochloride / Organohalogen compound / Organonitrogen compound / Organooxygen compound / Organopnictogen compound / Phenol / Primary alcohol / Secondary alcohol / Secondary aliphatic amine / Secondary amine

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Molecular Framework

Aromatic homomonocyclic compounds

External Descriptors

phenols, benzyl alcohols, secondary amino compound, ether, dichlorobenzene (CHEBI:75037)

Affected organisms

Not Available

Chemical Identifiers

UNII

028LZY775B

CAS number

503068-34-6

InChI Key

DAFYYTQWSAWIGS-DEOSSOPVSA-N

InChI

InChI=1S/C24H33Cl2NO5/c25-21-6-5-7-22(26)20(21)17-32-13-12-31-11-4-2-1-3-10-27-15-24(30)18-8-9-23(29)19(14-18)16-28/h5-9,14,24,27-30H,1-4,10-13,15-17H2/t24-/m0/s1

IUPAC Name

4-[(1R)-2-[(6-{2-[(2,6-dichlorophenyl)methoxy]ethoxy}hexyl)amino]-1-hydroxyethyl]-2-(hydroxymethyl)phenol

SMILES

OCC1=C(O)C=CC(=C1)[C@@H](O)CNCCCCCCOCCOCC1=C(Cl)C=CC=C1Cl

References

General References

1. Harrell AW, Siederer SK, Bal J, Patel NH, Young GC, Felgate CC, Pearce SJ, Roberts AD, Beaumont C, Emmons AJ, Pereira AI, Kempsford RD: Metabolism and disposition of vilanterol, a long-acting beta(2)-adrenoceptor agonist for inhalation use in humans. Drug Metab Dispos. 2013 Jan;41(1):89-100. doi: 10.1124/dmd.112.048603. Epub 2012 Oct 4. [Article]
2. Spyratos D, Sichletidis L: Umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol combination in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a review. Ther Clin Risk Manag. 2015 Mar 25;11:481-7. doi: 10.2147/TCRM.S67491. eCollection 2015. [Article]

External Links

KEGG Drug

D09696

PubChem Compound

10184665

PubChem Substance

347827825

ChemSpider

8360167

BindingDB

50416060

RxNav

1424884

ChEBI

75037

ChEMBL

CHEMBL1198857

ZINC

ZINC000003991624

RxList

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Wikipedia

Vilanterol

FDA label

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Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials

Phase	Status	Purpose	Conditions	Count
4	Completed	Basic Science	Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)	2
4	Completed	Treatment	Asthma	2
4	Completed	Treatment	Asthma in Children	1
4	Completed	Treatment	Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)	3
4	Not Yet Recruiting	Treatment	Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)	2
4	Not Yet Recruiting	Treatment	Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) / Heart Failure	1
4	Terminated	Other	Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)	1
4	Withdrawn	Treatment	Asthma	1
4	Withdrawn	Treatment	Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)	2
3	Completed	Other	Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)	1

Pharmacoeconomics

Manufacturers

Not Available

Packagers

Not Available

Dosage Forms

Form	Route	Strength
Aerosol, powder	Respiratory (inhalation)
Powder, metered	Respiratory (inhalation)	62.5 mcg
Powder	Oral; Respiratory (inhalation)	55 mcg
Powder	Respiratory (inhalation)
Powder, metered	Respiratory (inhalation)
Powder	Oral; Respiratory (inhalation)
Powder	Respiratory (inhalation)	25 mcg

Prices

Not Available

Patents

Patent Number	Pediatric Extension	Approved	Expires (estimated)	Region
US5873360	Yes	1999-02-23	2016-08-23
US7101866	No	2006-09-05	2021-08-03
US7439393	No	2008-10-21	2022-09-11
US6759398	No	2004-07-06	2021-08-03
USRE44874	No	2014-04-29	2023-03-23
US6537983	No	2003-03-25	2021-08-03
US8511304	No	2013-08-20	2027-06-14
US7629335	No	2009-12-08	2021-08-03
US8161968	No	2012-04-24	2028-02-05
US8746242	No	2014-06-10	2030-10-11
US8113199	No	2012-02-14	2027-10-23
US7776895	No	2010-08-17	2022-09-11
US8534281	No	2013-09-17	2029-08-10
US6878698	No	2005-04-12	2021-08-03
US8309572	No	2012-11-13	2025-04-27
US8183257	No	2012-05-22	2025-07-27
US7488827	No	2009-02-10	2025-04-27
US7498440	No	2009-03-03	2025-04-27
US9333310	No	2016-05-10	2027-10-02
US9750726	No	2017-09-05	2030-11-29
US9750762	No	2017-09-05	2030-11-29
US11116721	No	2021-09-14	2029-02-26
US11090294	No	2021-08-17	2030-11-29

Properties

State

Solid

Experimental Properties

Not Available

Predicted Properties

Property	Value	Source
Water Solubility	0.00118 mg/mL	ALOGPS
logP	3.39	ALOGPS
logP	3.6	Chemaxon
logS	-5.6	ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)	10.12	Chemaxon
pKa (Strongest Basic)	9.4	Chemaxon
Physiological Charge	1	Chemaxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count	6	Chemaxon
Hydrogen Donor Count	4	Chemaxon
Polar Surface Area	91.18 Å2	Chemaxon
Rotatable Bond Count	16	Chemaxon
Refractivity	129.09 m3·mol-1	Chemaxon
Polarizability	53.67 Å3	Chemaxon
Number of Rings	2	Chemaxon
Bioavailability	1	Chemaxon
Rule of Five	Yes	Chemaxon
Ghose Filter	No	Chemaxon
Veber's Rule	No	Chemaxon
MDDR-like Rule	No	Chemaxon

Predicted ADMET Features

Not Available

Spectra

Mass Spec (NIST)

Not Available

Spectra

Spectrum	Spectrum Type	Splash Key
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positive (Annotated)	Predicted LC-MS/MS	Not Available
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positive (Annotated)	Predicted LC-MS/MS	Not Available
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positive (Annotated)	Predicted LC-MS/MS	Not Available
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negative (Annotated)	Predicted LC-MS/MS	Not Available
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negative (Annotated)	Predicted LC-MS/MS	Not Available
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negative (Annotated)	Predicted LC-MS/MS	Not Available

Targets

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Details1. Beta-2 adrenergic receptor

Kind

Protein

Organism

Humans

Pharmacological action

Yes

Actions

Agonist

General Function

Protein homodimerization activity

Specific Function

Beta-adrenergic receptors mediate the catecholamine-induced activation of adenylate cyclase through the action of G proteins. The beta-2-adrenergic receptor binds epinephrine with an approximately ...

Gene Name

ADRB2

Uniprot ID

P07550

Uniprot Name

Beta-2 adrenergic receptor

Molecular Weight

46458.32 Da

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Drug created at August 31, 2015 17:12 / Updated at January 02, 2022 12:00