Brovana

Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Treatment

1 FDA approval

20 Active Studies for Brovana

What is Brovana

Arformoterol

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Arformoterol is a medication used to open up airways and make breathing easier for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It can be inhaled directly into the lungs. However, due to potential risks of severe asthma attacks, hospitalization, and death, its use is currently being reviewed.

Brovana

is the brand name

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Brovana Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Brovana

Arformoterol

2007

10

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Arformoterol, otherwise called Brovana, is approved by the FDA for 1 uses such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease .

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Helps manage Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Effectiveness

How Brovana Affects Patients

Arformoterol is a powerful medication that activates the body's beta2-adrenergic receptors, which are responsible for controlling air flow in the lungs. It is more effective than a similar drug, racemic formoterol, since it contains only the (R,R)-enantiomer, which is 1,000 times more powerful than the (S,S)-enantiomer. Arformoterol does not affect the beta1-adrenergic receptors.

How Brovana works in the body

Arformoterol is a drug that works by stimulating beta-2 receptors located in the heart and bronchial muscles. This stimulation causes the enzyme adenyl cyclase to increase, which in turn increases the levels of a chemical called cyclic AMP. This process relaxes the bronchial muscle and stops proinflammatory cells from releasing substances that can cause allergic reactions. In laboratory tests, arformoterol also has been shown to inhibit the release of substances such as histamines and leukotrienes from the lungs and to prevent allergic reactions in animals.

When to interrupt dosage

The suggested dose of Brovana is contingent upon the diagnosed condition. The amount of dosage varies in accordance with the prescribed technique of delivery featured in the table below.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

0.015 mg/mL,

, Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Respiratory (inhalation), Solution

Asthma

0.015 mg/mL,

, Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Respiratory (inhalation), Solution

Warnings

Brovana Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Asthma

Do Not Combine

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Brovana.

Common Brovana Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Amitriptyline

Major

The metabolism of Amitriptyline can be decreased when combined with Arformoterol.

Amoxapine

Major

The metabolism of Amoxapine can be decreased when combined with Arformoterol.

Astemizole

Major

The metabolism of Astemizole can be decreased when combined with Arformoterol.

Clomipramine

Major

The metabolism of Clomipramine can be decreased when combined with Arformoterol.

Clonidine

Major

The metabolism of Clonidine can be decreased when combined with Arformoterol.

Brovana Toxicity & Overdose Risk

A single oral dose of 5 mg/kg in dogs has been linked to death, which is about 4500 times the recommended daily dose for adults. Taking too much arformoterol can result in cardiac arrest and even death, so it is important to take the medication as directed and not combine it with other long-acting beta<sub>2</sub>-agonists.

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Brovana Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Brovana?

244 active clinical trials are being conducted to investigate the efficacy of Brovana in managing Asthma.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

72 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 4

Asthma

87 Actively Recruiting

Phase 1, Phase 4, Early Phase 1, Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3

Brovana Reviews: What are patients saying about Brovana?

5

Patient Review

3/15/2010

Brovana for Chronic Bronchitis

I don't have any personal experience, but from what I've heard from the doctors I work with, this treatment is extremely effective and their patients love it.

5

Patient Review

4/23/2011

Brovana for COPD with Chronic Bronchitis

I take this medication for my chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and it has been working great in conjunction with prednisone.

5

Patient Review

6/29/2018

Brovana for COPD with Chronic Bronchitis

I've been using this treatment for nine years with no side effects. It's helped my asthma, COPD, and chronic bronchitis. I feel much healthier now and rarely get sick.

5

Patient Review

9/12/2009

Brovana for Bronchi Muscle Spasm resulting from COPD

This helped me breathe better and cleared my bronchitis faster than albuterol. It also didn't make me shake after using it like albuterol did.

5

Patient Review

5/10/2008

Brovana for Bronchi Muscle Spasm resulting from COPD

5

Patient Review

7/10/2010

Brovana for Bronchospasm Prevention with COPD

This drug is effective at quickly clearing lung congestion and loosening phlegm.

4

Patient Review

10/13/2008

Brovana for Chronic Bronchitis

3.7

Patient Review

7/9/2016

Brovana for Prevention of Bronchospasms with Emphysema

I've only been using this drug for a few days, and I've already experienced some uncomfortable side effects. Loose bowels could be from the Brovana or something else entirely, but either way it's not pleasant. Additionally, I've been having cramps in my hands and knees which may be due to the Lasix. All in all, it's been a bit of a tough adjustment period.

3

Patient Review

3/15/2010

Brovana for Osteoporosis

After using Brovana, I felt much better and my quality of life improved. I still had to use Pulmicort in conjunction with it, but it was worth it.

3

Patient Review

11/21/2011

Brovana for COPD with Chronic Bronchitis

This didn't help me at all.

2.7

Patient Review

7/25/2013

Brovana for Chronic Bronchitis

I started taking Brovana yesterday and it has done nothing to reduce my tremors. It's also very expensive, and my HMO won't cover it at a reduced rate. I can only afford to pay $86 per month for it, and that's on a limited income. These tremors are serious and I need something more than just a water pill like Lasixs.

2.7

Patient Review

1/26/2012

Brovana for Emphysema

My doctor prescribed this to me and since I have been using it, I use my albuteral only occasionally. I am breathing better than I have in a long time.

2.7

Patient Review

9/21/2008

Brovana for Prevention of Bronchospasms with Emphysema

2.7

Patient Review

5/15/2013

Brovana for Prevention of Bronchospasms with Emphysema

I'm currently taking this in conjunction with zopenex, so I can't speak to the full effect of this treatment yet.

2.3

Patient Review

11/25/2010

Brovana for Emphysema

This treatment is okay. It helped me a little bit, but I'm not sure it was worth the cost.
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Patient Q&A Section about brovana

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What kind of drug is Brovana?

"Brovana is a bronchodilator that is used to prevent bronchoconstriction in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema."

Answered by AI

Is Brovana a long acting bronchodilator?

"The use of long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonists as monotherapy for asthma has been linked to an increased risk of asthma-related events."

Answered by AI

Can you mix Brovana and albuterol?

"If you use albuterol and Brovana together, you may be more likely to have heart-related side effects, such as an increased heart rate or blood pressure, or an irregular heart rhythm."

Answered by AI

Is Brovana a nebulizer?

"The nebulizer transforms the Brovana vial solution into a fine mist that the patient inhales. It is important that the patient reads the Patient Information Leaflet provided by the pharmacist before beginning use of the medication, and each time they get a refill."

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Clinical Trials for Brovana

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MoblO2 for Chronic Lung Diseases

18+
All Sexes
Stanford, CA

Many patients with chronic lung disease (e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or interstitial lung disease (ILD)) require supplemental oxygen (O2) at some point during their disease course. Practitioners prescribe O2 to patients with chronic lung disease in hopes of the following: 1) that it will limit desaturation events and combat breathlessness, thus preventing the frustratingly slow pace and numerous rest breaks patients are forced to adopt while doing even simple tasks; 2) that it will allow patients to be more active physically (perhaps increase their ability to exercise) and socially (perhaps leave the home more often); 3) that it will stave off putative complications of hypoxemia (e.g., cognitive dysfunction, pulmonary hypertension) and 4) that it will improve health-related quality of life (HRQL). However, despite the rationale for O2, and prescribers' good intentions, patients generally view O2 with frustration and fear - it threatens their HRQL, which is already impaired by having a condition that imposes itself on every aspect of their lives. Nasal cannulas and delivery devices call unwanted attention to patients when they are out in public. O2 users feel stigmatized and are often viewed as "smokers who get what they deserve, even if they never smoked a day in their lives" - or as disabled, sick or even infectious. O2 steals patients' independence, forcing them to plan their lives around it. The anxiety that patients and their caregivers experience around running out of oxygen, or not getting enough, immobilizes them and restricts participation in activities outside of the home. O2 disrupts the home environment, adding stress, and creating a burden for patients' caregiver-loved-ones who are often saddled with the responsibility of ensuring adequate equipment and supply of O2, and O2 is a constant reminder to patients they are living with a condition that could shorten their lives. O2 delivery equipment is typically heavy, unwieldy and intimidating. Different recommendations (e.g., insurance companies use 88% as a cut-off for SpO2, while many practitioners focus on 90%) make it confusing for patients, which almost certainly affects adherence. O2-requiringpatients are starving for things that can make their lives easier. An auto-adjusting O2 delivery device - one that automatically delivers the correct amount of O2 to maintain blood oxygen at desired, pre-set levels - would alleviate the need for patients to constantly (incessantly for many) monitor their peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO2) and adjust O2flow to meet the demands as exertion levels vary . The MoblO2 device is a battery-operated, light-weight, closed-loop O2 delivery device that houses a regulator (which attaches to compressed gas O2 tanks) and adjusts O2 flow to meet a pre-set blood oxygen level. A pulse oximeter is worn on the ear and transmits via Bluetooth to the device, which adjusts an internal valve to control flow on a second-to-second basis. The user sets the dial to the highest flow of O2 needed to meet the demands of activities they might perform (up to 15 liters per minute), and the device adjusts flow, up to the pre-set level to maintain SpO2 at a preset level (e.g., \> 90%). To conserve O2 supply in the tank - and to avoid over-oxygenation (which could be problematic for a small percentage of patients with the most severe COPD) - the MoblO2 begins to limit O2 flow at a SpO2 of 93%. The device can be manually over-ridden by the user, and should the battery run out - or the device fail for some unforeseen reason - the default position is valve open, so the users receive whatever flow of oxygen has been set on the dial. Given the substantial burdens of O2 on patients and their families, the hassles patients describe with having to monitor their SpO2 and repeatedly adjust the flow of O2 to meet their needs, patients and experts around the world have called for improvements in O2 delivery equipment. The MoblO2 is just such a remarkable improvement and a giant step forward in helping to ease the burdens of O2 on patients who require it. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of the MoblO2 O2 delivery device on a range of outcomes, including physical activity, amount (liters) O2 use; maintenance of adequate SpO2 levels; patient reported outcomes including symptoms, HRQL and satisfaction with the MoblO2 O2 device.

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Stanford University

Jeff Swigris, DO, MS

Minnesota Health Solutions

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