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β2-Adrenergic receptor agonist · Bronchodilator · Antiasthmatic

Procaterol

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Overview

Procaterol (INN (International Nonproprietary Name)), sold under the brand name Meptin among others, is a β₂-adrenergic receptor agonist which is used in the treatment of asthma. It has been used extensively in Japan and is available in many countries, but is not marketed in the United States or the United Kingdom. The drug is orally active and can also be used by inhalation.[1–7] WP

Procaterol was patented in 1974 and came into medical use in 1980. It is similar to salbutamol (albuterol), but has a somewhat more prolonged action. The drug is readily oxidized in the presence of moisture and air, and requires stabilizers for use by inhalation.[8][9] WP

Drug class

β2-Adrenergic receptor agonist Bronchodilator Antiasthmatic WP

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Risks and side effects

Side effects

Side effects of procaterol include tremors and nervousness among others.[10] WP

Legal status

Names

It is also known as procaterol hydrochloride (USAN). Procaterol is available under a number of trade names (Onsukil, Masacin, Procadil and others).[4] WP

Chemistry

Formula
C16H22N2O3 PC
CAS number
60443-17-6 PC
Molar mass (g/mol)
290.36 PC
IUPAC name (computed by PubChem)
8-hydroxy-5-[1-hydroxy-2-(propan-2-ylamino)butyl]-1H-quinolin-2-one PC
SMILES
CCC(C(C1=C2C=CC(=O)NC2=C(C=C1)O)O)NC(C)C PC
InChIKey
FKNXQNWAXFXVNW-UHFFFAOYSA-N PC
PubChem CID
4916

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Sources

  1. Other Elks J. The Dictionary of Drugs: Chemical Data: Chemical Data, Structures and Bibliographies. 14 November 2014
  2. Other Index Nominum 2000: International Drug Directory. 2000
  3. Other Morton DI, Morton IK, Hall JM, Hall DJ. Concise Dictionary of Pharmacological Agents: Properties and Synonyms. 31 October 1999
  4. Other Procaterol
  5. Journal / agency Gern JE, Lemanske RF. β-Adrenergic Agonist Therapy. Immunology and Allergy Clinics of North America. 1993. doi:10.1016/S0889-8561(22)00663-4
  6. Journal / agency Eldon MA, Battle MM, Coon MJ, Nordblom GD, Sedman AJ, Colburn WA. Clinical pharmacokinetics and relative bioavailability of oral procaterol. Pharmaceutical Research. April 1993. doi:10.1023/a:1018966506819 · PMID 8483846
  7. Journal / agency Kemp JP. Adrenergic bronchodilators, old and new. The Journal of Asthma. 1983. doi:10.3109/02770908309077387 · PMID 6243013
  8. Other Fischer J, Ganellin CR. Analogue-based Drug Discovery. 2006
  9. Other Procaterol stabilization
  10. Journal / agency Siegel SC, Katz RM, Rachelefsky GS, Brandon ML, Borgen LA. A placebo-controlled trial of procaterol: a new long-acting oral beta 2-agonist in bronchial asthma. The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. June 1985. doi:10.1016/0091-6749(85)90096-x · PMID 2861219

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