Bitolterol
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Bitolterol
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| Systematic (IUPAC) name | |
| [4-(1-hydroxy-2-tert-butylamino-ethyl)- 2-(4-methylbenzoyl)oxy-phenyl] 4-methylbenzoate | |
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| ATC code | R03 |
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| Chemical data | |
| Formula | C28H31NO5 |
| Mol. mass | 461.549 g/mol |
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| Bioavailability | ? |
| Metabolism | ? |
| Half life | ? |
| Excretion | ? |
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| Routes | ? |
Bitolterol mesylate (Tornalate®) is a β2-adrenergic receptor agonist used for the relief of bronchospasm in conditions such as asthma and COPD.
Bitolterol has a rapid onset of action (2-5 minutes) and may last up to 6-8 hours.
Bitolterol was withdrawn from the market by Élan Pharmaceuticals in 2001.
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