Aerotrop F
Aerotrop F Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
Formoterol fumarate is a long-acting β2-adrenergic receptor agonist (β2-agonist). Inhaled formoterol fumarate acts locally in the lung as a bronchodilator. In vitro studies have shown that formoterol has more than 200-fold greater agonist activity at β2-receptors than at β1-receptors. Although β2-receptors are the predominant adrenergic receptors in bronchial smooth muscle and β1-receptors are the predominant receptors in the heart, there are also β2-receptors in the human heart comprising 10%-50% of the total beta-adrenergic receptors. The precise function of these receptors has not been established, but they raise the possibility that even highly selective β2-agonists may have cardiac effects.
The pharmacologic effects of β2-adrenoceptor agonist drugs, including formoterol, are at least in part attributable to stimulation of intracellular adenyl cyclase, the enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to cyclic-3', 5'-adenosine monophosphate (cyclic AMP). Increased cyclic AMP levels cause relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle and inhibition of release of mediators of immediate hypersensitivity from cells, especially from mast cells.
In vitro tests show that formoterol is an inhibitor of the release of mast cell mediators, such as histamine and leukotrienes, from the human lung. Formoterol also inhibits histamine-induced plasma albumin extravasation in anesthetized guinea pigs and inhibits allergen-induced eosinophil influx in dogs with airway hyper-responsiveness. The relevance of these in vitro and animal findings to humans is unknown.
Formoterol works locally in the lungs as a bronchodilator, relaxing smooth muscle and opening up the airways. It possesses both a rapid onset of action (approximately 2-3 minutes) and a long duration of action (up to 12 hours). The use of long-acting beta-agonists (LABAs), such as formoterol, without concomitant inhaled corticosteroids in asthmatic patients should be avoided, as LABA monotherapy has been associated with an increased risk of asthma-related death.
Tiotropium is a long-acting, antimuscarinic agent, which is often referred to as an anticholinergic. It has similar affinity to the subtypes of muscarinic receptors, M1 to M5. In the airways, it exhibits pharmacological effects through inhibition of M3-receptors at the smooth muscle leading to bronchodilation. The bronchodilation following inhalation of Tiotropium is predominantly a site-specific effect.
Tiotropium is a long acting antimuscarinic that causes bronchodilation. The effects of tiotropium last over 24 hours and there is a wide therapeutic index as overdoses are uncommon even at doses well above the recommended maximum.
| Trade Name | Aerotrop F |
| Generic | Formoterol + Tiotropium |
| Weight | 12mcg, 6mcg |
| Type | Inhaler |
| Therapeutic Class | |
| Manufacturer | Macleods Pharmaceuticals |
| Available Country | India |
| Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
Treatment of Asthma: Formoterol Fumarate is used for the treatment of asthma and in the prevention of bronchospasm only as concomitant therapy with a long-term asthma control medication, such as an inhaled corticosteroid, in adults and children 5 years of age and older with reversible obstructive airways disease, including patients with symptoms of nocturnal asthma.
Prevention of Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm: Formoterol Fumarate is also used for the acute prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm in adults and children 5 years of age and older, when administered on an occasional, as-needed basis. Use of Formoterol Fumarate as a single agent for the prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm may be clinically used for patients who do not have persistent asthma. In patients with persistent asthma, use of Formoterol Fumarate for the prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm may be clinically used, but the treatment of asthma should include a long-term asthma control medication, such as an inhaled corticosteroid.
Maintenance Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Formoterol Fumarate is used for the long-term, twice daily (morning and evening) administration in the maintenance treatment of bronchoconstriction in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease including chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Tiotropium is used for the long-term, once-daily, maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Aerotrop F is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Asthma, Bronchial Asthma, Bronchoconstriction, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm, Moderate to Severe COPDAsthma, Bronchitis, Bronchoconstriction, Chronic Bronchitis, Chronic Obstructive Airways Disease Exacerbated, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Chronic Obstructive Respiratory Diseases, Emphysema
How Aerotrop F works
Formoterol is a relatively selective long-acting agonist of beta2-adrenergic receptors, although it does carry some degree of activity at beta1 and beta3 receptors. Beta2 receptors are found predominantly in bronchial smooth muscle (with a relatively minor amount found in cardiac tissue) whereas beta1 receptors are the predominant adrenergic receptors found in the heart - for this reason, selectivity for beta2 receptors is desirable in the treatment of pulmonary diseases such as COPD and asthma. Formoterol has demonstrated an approximately 200-fold greater activity at beta2 receptors over beta1 receptors.
On a molecular level, activation of beta receptors by agonists like formoterol stimulates intracellular adenylyl cyclase, an enzyme responsible for the conversion of ATP to cyclic AMP (cAMP). The increased levels of cAMP in bronchial smooth muscle tissue result in relaxation of these muscles and subsequent dilation of the airways, as well as inhibition of the release of hypersensitivity mediators (e.g. histamine, leukotrienes) from culprit cells, especially mast cells.
Tiotropium is an antagonist of muscarinic receptors M1 to M5. Inhibition of the M3 receptor in the smooth muscle of the lungs leads to relaxation of smooth muscle and bronchodilation.
Dosage
Aerotrop F dosage
Inhalation Acute bronchospasm; Reversible airways obstruction:
- As inhalation cap: 12 mcg twice daily, up to 24 meg twice daily in severe cases.
- As dry powder inhaler: 6 or 12 mcg 1 -2 times/day, up to to 24 mcg twice daily in sever cases. As metered doses from aerosol inhaler: 12 or 24 mcg twice daily.
Prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm: 6 or 12 mcg at least 15 mins before exercise. Additional doses may be given 12 hr later.
Adults and adolescents 12 years and older: The recommended dosage of Tiotropium bromide is the inhalation of 2 puffsonce daily.
Side Effects
Common side effects are Viral infection, Bronchitis, Chest infection, Dyspnea , Chest pain, Tremor, Dizziness, Angina, Arrhythmias, Hypo/hypertension, Tachycardia, Hypokalemia, Hyperglycemia, Metabolic acidosis, Headache, Insomnia, Paradoxical bronchospasm, Severe asthma exacerbation
The most commonly reported adverse drug reaction was dry mouth. Dry mouth was usually mild and often resolved during continued treatment. Other reactions reported in individual patients and consistent with possible anticholinergic effects included constipation, increased heart rate, blurred vision, glaucoma, urinary difficulty, and urinary retention.
Toxicity
The oral LD50 in rats is 3130 mg/kg.
Symptoms of overdose are likely consistent with formoterol's adverse effect profile (i.e. consistent with excessive beta-adrenergic stimulation) and may include angina, hyper or hypotension, tachycardia, arrhythmia, nervousness, headache, tremor, seizures, dry mouth, etc. Patients may experience laboratory abnormalities including hypokalemia, hyperglycemia, and metabolic acidosis. Treatment of overdosage should consist of symptomatic and supportive therapy, with a particular focus on cardiac monitoring. Consider the use of a cardioselective beta-adrenergic blocker to oppose excessive adrenergic stimulation if clinically appropriate.
Symptoms of overdose include altered mental status, tremors, abdominal pain, and severe constipation. However, doses of up to 282µg did not lead to systemic anticholinergic effects in a trial of 6 patients. In case of overdose, stop tiotropium and being symptomatic and supportive therapy.
Precaution
Thyrotoxicosis; severe CV disorders e.g. ischaemic heart disease, tachyarrhythmias or severe heart burn; prolonged QT-interval. DM; pregnancy; lactation; children, do not initiate or increase the dose during an exacerbation. May produce paradoxical bronchospasm.
As an anticholinergic drug, Tiotropium may potentially worsen symptoms and signs associated with narrow angle glaucoma, prostatic hyperplasia or bladder-neck obstruction and should be used with caution in patients with any of these conditions. As a predominantly renally excreted drug, patients with moderate to severe renal impairment treated with Tiotropium should be monitored closely.
Eye pain or discomfort, blurred vision, visual halos or colored images in association with red eyes from conjunctival congestion and corneal edema may be signs of acute narrow angle glaucoma. Should any of these signs and symptoms develop, consult a physician immediately. Miotic eye drops alone are not considered to be effective treatment.
Interaction
Concomitant treatment with xanthine derivatives, steroids or diuretics may potentiate a possible hypokalaemic effect of beta-agonists. Increased susceptibility to cardiac arrhythmias in patients treated with digitalis. Concomitant use with quinidine, disopyramide, procainamide, phenothiazines, antihistamines, MAOI or TCAs can prolong the QT-interval and increase the risk of ventricular arrhythmias. L-dopa, L-thyroxine, oxytocin and alcohol can impair cardiac tolerance towards beta2-sympathomimetics. beta-adrenergic blockers can inhibit the effect of formoterol. Increased risk of arrhythmias in patients receiving concomitant anaesthesia with halogenated hydrocarbons.
Tiotropium has been used concomitantly with other drugs commonly used in COPD without increases in adverse drug reactions. These include sympathomimetic bronchodilators, methylxanthines, and oral and inhaled steroids. However, the co-administration of Tiotropium with other anticholinergic-containing drugs (e.g., ipratropium) has not been studied and is therefore not recommended.
Volume of Distribution
The volume of distribution of tiotropium is 32L/kg.
Elimination Route
The pulmonary bioavailability of formoterol has been estimated to be about 43% of the delivered dose, while the total systemic bioavailability is approximately 60% of the delivered dose (as systemic bioavailability accounts for absorption in the gut).
Formoterol is rapidly absorbed into plasma following inhalation. In healthy adults, formoterol Tmax ranged from 0.167 to 0.5 hours. Following a single dose of 10 mcg, Cmax and AUC were 22 pmol/L and 81 pmol.h/L, respectively. In asthmatic adult patients, Tmax ranged from 0.58 to 1.97 hours. Following single-dose administration of 10mcg, Cmax and AUC0-12h were 22 pmol/L and 125 pmol.h/L, respectively; following multiple-dose administration of 10 mcg, Cmax and AUC0-12h were 41 pmol/L and 226 pmol.h/L, respectively. Absorption appears to be proportional to dose across standard dosing ranges.
33% of an inhaled solution reaches systemic circulation, while oral solutions have a bioavailability of 2-3%. A dry powder for inhalation is 19.5% bioavailable. Tiotropium metered spray for inhalation reaches a maximum concentration in 5-7 minutes.
Half Life
The average terminal elimination half-life of formoterol following inhalation is 7-10 hours, depending on the formulation given. The plasma half-life of formoterol has been estimated to be 3.4 hours following oral administration and 1.7-2.3 hours following inhalation.
The terminal half life of tiotropium is 24 hours in patients with COPD and 44 hours in patients with asthma.
Clearance
Renal clearance of formoterol following inhalation is approximately 157 mL/min.
The total clearance of tiotropium is 880mL/min in healthy subjects receiving 5µg daily. The renal clearance of tiotropium was 669mL/min. Patients 2 This decreased clearance is not associated with increased AUC or Cmax.
Elimination Route
Elimination differs depending on the route and formulation administered. Following oral administration in 2 healthy subjects, approximately 59-62% and 32-34% of an administered dose was eliminated in the urine and feces, respectively. Another study which attempted to mimic inhalation via combined intravenous/oral administration noted approximately 62% of the administered dose in the urine and 24% in the feces. Following inhalation in patients with asthma, approximately 10% and 15-18% of the administered dose was excreted in urine as unchanged parent drug and direct formoterol glucuronides, respectively, and corresponding values in patients with COPD were 7% and 6-9%, respectively.
74% of intravenous tiotropium was excreted unchanged in urine. 14% of a dry powder inhalation dose was excreted unchanged in the urine. 24 hour urinary excretion after 21 days of 5µg once daily inhalation in patients with COPD is 18.6% and in patients with asthma is 12.8%.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use
Pregnancy Category-C. Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks
Lactation: Not known if it is excreted in breast milk or not.
Pregnancy Category C. Tiotropium should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.
Use in Labor and Delivery: The safety and effectiveness of Tiotropium has not been studied during labor and delivery.
Nursing Mothers: Clinical data from nursing women exposed to Tiotropium are not available. caution should be exercised if administered to a nursing woman.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity.
Tiotropium is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to atropine or its derivatives, including ipratropium, or to any component of this product.
Special Warning
Pediatric Use: The safety and effectiveness of Tiotropium in pediatric patients have not been established.
Geriatric use: No adjustment of Tiotropium dosage in geriatric patients is warranted.
Acute Overdose
High doses of Tiotropium may lead to anticholinergic signs and symptoms. Acute intoxication by inadvertent oral ingestion of Tiotropium Bromide unlikely since it is not well-absorbed systemically.
Storage Condition
Prior to dispensing: Store in a refrigerator, 2°C to 8°C
After dispensing to patient: Store at 20°C to 25°C
The inhaler should be stored in a dry, cool place away from direct sunlight and heat. The canister should not be broken, punctured or burnt, even when apparently empty. Keep away from eyes. Keep out of reach of children.
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