Bambuterol
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Also known as: (+/-)-Bambuterol, bambudil, bambuterol HCl, bambuterol hydrochloride, terbutaline bisdimethylcarbamate
Data last refreshed: (DrugCentral release 2024-11-01)
Key facts
Bambuterol is a drug catalogued in DrugCentral. It was first approved by the YEAR INTRODUCED in 1990. DrugCentral lists 7 molecular targets, including Bche, BCHE and BCHE.
- Molecular targets: Bche, BCHE, BCHE and CYP2D6 (7 listed in DrugCentral).
- ATC code: R03CC12 (Selective beta-2-adrenoreceptor agonists).
- Molecular formula: C18H29N3O5; molecular weight 367.45 g/mol.
Mechanism & targets
Molecular targets (7)
| Target | Gene | Action | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butyrylcholinesterase; Protein Bche | Bche | unknown | IC50 8.52 |
| Cholinesterase | BCHE | inhibitor | IC50 8.50 |
| Cholinesterase | BCHE | unknown | IC50 6.92 |
| Cytochrome P450 2D6 | CYP2D6 | unknown | IC50 5.70 |
| Acetylcholinesterase | Ache | unknown | IC50 4.52 |
| Acetylcholinesterase | ACHE | unknown | Ki 3.25 |
| Beta-2 adrenergic receptor | ADRB2 | unknown | — |
Regulatory approvals (1)
| Date | Agency | Marketed as | Applicant | Orphan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-01-01 | YEAR INTRODUCED | — | — |
ATC classification
| ATC code | Therapeutic hierarchy |
|---|---|
R03CC12 | RESPIRATORY SYSTEM › DRUGS FOR OBSTRUCTIVE AIRWAY DISEASES › ADRENERGICS FOR SYSTEMIC USE › Selective beta-2-adrenoreceptor agonists |
Reported adverse-event signals
Strongest FDA FAERS disproportionality signals (log-likelihood ratio). A signal is a statistical association in spontaneous reports, not proof that the drug causes the event.
| MedDRA term | LLR |
|---|---|
| Acute kidney injury | 82.0 |
Chemical structure
| Molecular formula | C18H29N3O5 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 367.45 g/mol |
| CAS number | 81732-65-2 |
| InChIKey | ANZXOIAKUNOVQU-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 54766 |
Frequently asked questions
Answers are generated from the structured data on this page, not written by hand.
How does Bambuterol work?
Its molecular targets in DrugCentral include Bche, BCHE (inhibitor), BCHE and CYP2D6.
When was Bambuterol first approved?
Bambuterol was first approved by the YEAR INTRODUCED in 1990.
What is the chemical formula of Bambuterol?
Bambuterol has the molecular formula C18H29N3O5 and a molecular weight of 367.45 g/mol.
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Sources
- DrugCentral drug card 285 — structure, indications, targets, approvals, pharmacologic classes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- ChEMBL CHEMBL521589 — compound record and bioactivity
- PubChem CID 54766 — chemical identifiers
- DrugBank DB01408 — drug record
- FDA UNII Y1850G1OVC — substance identity
- UniProt P06276 (BCHE) — target protein
- UniProt P10635 (CYP2D6) — target protein
- UniProt P22303 (ACHE) — target protein
- UniProt P07550 (ADRB2) — target protein
- FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (openFDA FAERS) — adverse-event signals, as aggregated by DrugCentral
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