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Also known as SID26752069, SID11113915

Procaterol is a β2 adrenoreceptor agonist used for the treatment of asthma in many countries, but is not approved in the United States. The drug is readily oxidized in the presence of moisture and air, and requires stabilizers for use by inhalation.

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290.163043
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chemical formula
C₁₆H₂₂N₂O₃
isomeric SMILES
CC[C@@H]([C@@H](C1=C2C=CC(=O)NC2=C(C=C1)O)O)NC(C)C
canonical SMILES
CCC(C(C1=C2C=CC(=O)NC2=C(C=C1)O)O)NC(C)C
defined daily dose
0.1
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Procaterol
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Procaterol is a β2 adrenoreceptor agonist used for the treatment of asthma in many countries, but is not approved in the United States. The drug is readily oxidized in the presence of moisture and air, and requires stabilizers for use by inhalation.

It was patented in 1974 and came into medical use in 1980. Procaterol is similar to salbutamol (albuterol), but has a somewhat more prolonged action. It can be taken orally or by inhalation to treat asthma.

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