Vilanterolum

Vilanterolum Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Vilanterolum 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.

Vilanterolum 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.

Vilanterolum
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Trade Name	Vilanterolum
Generic	Vilanterol
Vilanterol Other Names	Vilantérol, Vilanterol, Vilanterolum
Type
Formula	C₂₄H₃₃Cl₂NO₅
Weight	Average: 486.43 Monoisotopic: 485.1735786
Protein binding	Binding to plasma protein was 93.9%.
Groups	Approved
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Last Updated:	September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am

Uses

Vilanterolum 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.

Vilanterolum is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

How Vilanterolum works

Vilanterolum 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.

Food Interaction

No interactions found.

Volume of Distribution

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

Elimination Route

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.

Half Life

21.3 hr

Elimination Route

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