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Trade names | Flonase, Sensimist, Veramyst, Avamys, Ellipta, others |
AHFS/Drugs.com | Monograph |
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Routes of administration | Intranasal, by mouth |
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Bioavailability | 0.51% (Intranasal) |
Protein binding | 91% |
Metabolism | Intranasal Liver (CYP3A4-mediated) |
Elimination half-life | 15 hours |
Excretion | Kidney |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.158.130 |
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Formula | C27H29F3O6S |
Molar mass | 538.58 g·mol−1 |
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Fluticasone furoate, sold under the brand name Flonase Sensimist among others, is a corticosteroid for the treatment of non-allergic and allergic rhinitis administered by a nasal spray. [9] It is also available as an inhaled corticosteroid to help prevent and control symptoms of asthma. It is derived from cortisol. [10] Unlike fluticasone propionate, which is only approved for children four years and older, fluticasone furoate is approved in children as young as two years of age when used for allergies. [6] [11]
It was approved for medical use in the United States in April 2007, and in the European Union in November 2008. [12] [8] In 2021, fluticasone was the 23rd most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 25 million prescriptions. [13] [14]
Fluticasone furoate is indicated for the treatment of the symptoms of allergic rhinitis, [8] and asthma. [6] [7]
Fluticasone Furoate is a corticosteroid medication primarily used to treat allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and non-allergic (perennial) rhinitis. It is also indicated for the treatment of nasal polyps in adults. Additionally, fluticasone furoate nasal spray may be prescribed for the management of symptoms associated with sinusitis. Always consult with a healthcare professional for accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment options.
Fluticasone Furoate is used as a maintenance treatment for asthma in patients aged 12 years and older. It helps to reduce inflammation in the airways, which is a key component of asthma management. It helps to control symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing, thereby improving the overall quality of life for individuals with asthma. Regular use of Fluticasone Furoate can reduce the frequency and severity of asthma exacerbations or attacks, helping to prevent serious episodes of breathing difficulty.
Serious side effects of Fluticasone Furoate include:
It's essential to use Fluticasone furoate as directed by a healthcare professional to maximize its benefits and minimize the risk of side effects. If you experience any concerning side effects while using Fluticasone furoate, it's important to consult your doctor for further evaluation and management. [19] [16]
Fluticasone Furoate has serious interactions with the following drugs:
Fluticasone Furoate has moderate interactions with at least 45 other drugs.
The toxicity of Fluticasone furoate is primarily associated with excessive or prolonged use, especially at high doses. While Fluticasone furoate is generally considered safe when used according to prescribed guidelines, long-term or improper use can lead to various adverse effects.
"Fluticasone furoate administered nasally may be associated with adrenal suppression or an increase in QTc interval though the association has not been well demonstrated in studies.
Fluticasone furoate requires no dosage adjustment in renal impairment but must be used with caution in hepatic impairment due to the elimination mechanisms.
Fluticasone furoate is not associated with carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, or impairment of fertility. There are no well-controlled studies in pregnancy or lactation though animal studies have shown teratogenicity and hypoadrenalism in the offspring of treated mothers and other corticosteroids are known to be excreted in breast milk.
Generally, there are no reported adverse effects with fluticasone in pregnancy.
Paediatric patients should be given the lowest possible dose and monitored for a reduction in growth velocity.
There is insufficient evidence to determine whether geriatric patients respond differently to other patients.
Systemic exposure may be 27-49% higher in Japanese, Korean, and Chinese patients compared to Caucasian patients. [7] [17] [18] Caution should be exercised in these patients and the benefit and risk should be assessed before deciding on a treatment." [20]
The mechanism of action of Fluticasone furoate, like other corticosteroids, involves its binding to glucocorticoid receptors within cells.
The pharmacokinetics and metabolism of Fluticasone furoate involve its absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination from the body.
Fluticasone furoate or (FF) was discovered by researchers at GlaxoSmithKline, also known as (GSK), and Theravance, Inc. (NASDAQ: THRX). Research first began in 2006, however, its final phases of research began conclusion from the 6th December 2013 and into 2014.
Dave Allen, Head, Respiratory Therapy Area Unit, R&D said, “We are pleased to see the results delivered by FF/VI in the treatment of asthma. We have undertaken a large and comprehensive clinical programme providing data on the efficacy and safety profile for FF/VI in asthma. With these additional data we will consider our next steps in relation to an asthma filing in the US.” on 6 December 2013. [23]
Dave Allen is responsible for the identification of novel differentiated medicines and their progression to registration and launch at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). He leads a group of over 200 scientists and clinicians who exploit scientific innovations that have the potential to address the major unmet needs in diseases such as COPD, severe asthma, acute lung injury and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. [24]
Also noted in the 6th of December 2013 press release from GlaxoSmithKline (GSK),
“There is an ongoing unmet medical need among patients with asthma,” said Rick E Winningham, Chief Executive Officer of Theravance. “This is an important outcome for FF/VI and we will continue working with GSK to determine how we can make this potential treatment available to appropriate patients who could benefit from a new asthma medicine.” [23]
Fluticasone furoate is most commonly known for its form combinations vilanterol trifenate, known as Fluticasone furoate/vilanterol (FF/VI) for its treatment of bronchospasms for COPD ( Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ). [25]
GlaxoSmithKline announced on 20 August 2014 that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as approved Arnuity™ Ellipta® (fluticasone furoate inhalation powder) for use in The United States of America, a once-daily inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) medicine for maintenance treatment of asthma as prophylactic therapy in patients aged 12 years and older. Arnuity is not indicated for relief of acute bronchospasm. [26]
GSK Australia and Theravance, Inc. (NASDAQ: THRX) announced today that the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved BREO® ELLIPTA® (fluticasone furoate/vilanterol [FF/VI]) on the 22nd April 2014, for the treatment of patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Australia. [27]
FF/VI was approved by the FDA for sale as BREO® ELLIPTA® (fluticasone furoate/vilanterol [FF/VI]) on the 30th April 2015 for use in The United States of America, for the once-daily treatment of asthma in patients aged 18 years and older. Breo Ellipta is not indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm. [28]
Fluticasone Furoate falls under the drug class of Corticosteroid.
Corticosteroids are a class of steroid hormones produced naturally by the adrenal cortex, which is located on top of the kidneys. They play a crucial role in regulating various physiological processes in the body, including metabolism, immune response, and inflammation. Corticosteroids can also refer to synthetic drugs that mimic the actions of these natural hormones.
There are two main types of corticosteroids: glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids. Glucocorticoids, such as cortisol, are involved in regulating metabolism and suppressing inflammation. They have anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties, making them useful in the treatment of conditions like asthma, arthritis, and autoimmune diseases. Mineralocorticoids, such as aldosterone, primarily regulate electrolyte and fluid balance in the body.
Synthetic corticosteroids, like prednisone, dexamethasone, and fluticasone, are commonly used in medicine to reduce inflammation and suppress immune responses in conditions such as allergies, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease. They are available in various forms, including oral tablets, inhalers, creams, and injections, depending on the specific condition being treated and the desired route of administration. [21]
Fluticasone furoate contains fluorine atoms at specific positions on the steroid nucleus. These fluorinated substituents enhance the molecule's potency and duration of action.
The furoate ester group is attached at position 17 of the steroid nucleus. This ester group contributes to the molecule's lipophilicity, which affects its absorption and distribution in the body.
Fluticasone furoate has a side chain attached at position 17 of the steroid nucleus. This side chain plays a crucial role in determining the molecule's selectivity and potency.
Molecular Formula: C27H29F3O6S
Molecular Weight : 538.6 g/mol [22]
Fluticasone furoate, like other corticosteroids, exhibits specific chemical reactivity characteristics based on its structure. Based on its chemical structure, which includes a corticosteroid backbone with a fluorine substitution pattern, Fluticasone furoate might exhibit some reactivity typical of compounds with such structures, such as:
"a solution of Compound II in butanone with DMAP and tripropylamine is treated with furoyl chloride to obtain Compound III, which is then treated with N-methylpiperazine to de-fluoridize to obtain Compound IV. Compound IV is reacted with a fluoromethylating reagent to obtain the fluticasone furoate of Compound I".
Fluticasone furoate, sold under the brand name Flonase Sensimist among others, is a corticosteroid for the treatment of non-allergic and allergic rhinitis administered by a nasal spray. [9] It is also available as an inhaled corticosteroid to help prevent and control symptoms of asthma. It is derived from cortisol. [30] Unlike fluticasone propionate, which is only approved for children four years and older, fluticasone furoate is approved in children as young as two years of age when used for allergies. [6] [11]
It was approved for medical use in the United States in April 2007, and in the European Union in November 2008. [31] [8] In 2021, fluticasone was the 23rd most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 25 million prescriptions. [32] [14]
In the US it is marketed by GlaxoSmithKline for asthma as Arnuity Ellipta and is only available with a prescription. [7] It is sold over-the-counter for allergic rhinitis as Flonase Sensimist. [6] The Veramyst brand name was discontinued in the US. [6] [11]
The combination drugs fluticasone furoate/umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol, marketed as Trelegy Ellipta, and fluticasone furoate/vilanterol, marketed as Breo Ellipta (US, Canada, New Zealand) and Relvar Ellipta (EU, UK), [33] [34] [35] are approved for use in the United States for long-term maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). [33] They are also approved for the treatment of asthma. [33] [36]
The combination fluticasone propionate/salmeterol (Advair Diskus) is indicated for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. [37]
Corticosteroids are a class of steroid hormones that are produced in the adrenal cortex of vertebrates, as well as the synthetic analogues of these hormones. Two main classes of corticosteroids, glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids, are involved in a wide range of physiological processes, including stress response, immune response, and regulation of inflammation, carbohydrate metabolism, protein catabolism, blood electrolyte levels, and behavior.
Allergic rhinitis, of which the seasonal type is called hay fever, is a type of inflammation in the nose that occurs when the immune system overreacts to allergens in the air. Signs and symptoms include a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, red, itchy, and watery eyes, and swelling around the eyes. The fluid from the nose is usually clear. Symptom onset is often within minutes following allergen exposure, and can affect sleep and the ability to work or study. Some people may develop symptoms only during specific times of the year, often as a result of pollen exposure. Many people with allergic rhinitis also have asthma, allergic conjunctivitis, or atopic dermatitis.
A decongestant, or nasal decongestant, is a type of pharmaceutical drug that is used to relieve nasal congestion in the upper respiratory tract. The active ingredient in most decongestants is either pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine. Intranasal corticosteroids can also be used as decongestants and antihistamines can be used to alleviate runny nose, nasal itch, and sneezing.
Rhinitis, also known as coryza, is irritation and inflammation of the mucous membrane inside the nose. Common symptoms are a stuffy nose, runny nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip.
Fluticasone is a manufactured glucocorticoid used to treat nasal symptoms. Both the esters, fluticasone propionate and fluticasone furoate, are also used as topical anti-inflammatories and inhaled corticosteroids, and are used much more commonly in comparison.
Ipratropium bromide, sold under the trade name Atrovent among others, is a type of anticholinergic medication which is applied by different routes: inhaler, nebulizer, or nasal spray, for different reasons.
Fluticasone/salmeterol, sold under the brand name Advair among others, is a fixed-dose combination medication containing fluticasone propionate, an inhaled corticosteroid; and salmeterol, a long-acting beta2‑adrenergic agonist. It is used in the management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is used by inhaling the medication into the lungs.
Nasal sprays are used to deliver medications locally in the nasal cavities or systemically. They are used locally for conditions such as nasal congestion and allergic rhinitis. In some situations, the nasal delivery route is preferred for systemic therapy because it provides an agreeable alternative to injection or pills. Substances can be assimilated extremely quickly and directly through the nose. Many pharmaceutical drugs exist as nasal sprays for systemic administration. Other applications include hormone replacement therapy, treatment of Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. Nasal sprays are seen as a more efficient way of transporting drugs with potential use in crossing the blood–brain barrier.
Salmeterol is a long-acting β2 adrenergic receptor agonist (LABA) used in the maintenance and prevention of asthma symptoms and maintenance of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms. Symptoms of bronchospasm include shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing and chest tightness. It is also used to prevent breathing difficulties during exercise.
Olopatadine, sold under the brand name Patanol among others, is an antihistamine medication used to decrease the symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis and allergic rhinitis. It is used as eye drops or as a nasal spray. The eye drops generally result in an improvement within half an hour.
Beta2-adrenergic agonists, also known as adrenergic β2 receptor agonists, are a class of drugs that act on the β2 adrenergic receptor. Like other β adrenergic agonists, they cause smooth muscle relaxation. β2 adrenergic agonists' effects on smooth muscle cause dilation of bronchial passages, vasodilation in muscle and liver, relaxation of uterine muscle, and release of insulin. They are primarily used to treat asthma and other pulmonary disorders. Bronchodilators are considered an important treatment regime for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and are usually used in combination with short acting medications and long acting medications in a combined inhaler.
Beclometasone or beclomethasone, also known as beclomethasone dipropionate, and sold under the brand name Qvar among others, is a steroid medication. It is available as an inhaler, cream, pills, and nasal spray. The inhaled form is used in the long-term management of asthma. The cream may be used for dermatitis and psoriasis. The pills have been used to treat ulcerative colitis. The nasal spray is used to treat allergic rhinitis and nasal polyps.
Fluticasone propionate, sold under the brand names Flovent and Flonase among others, is a glucocorticoid steroid medication. When inhaled it is used for the long term management of asthma and COPD. In the nose it is used for hay fever and nasal polyps. It can also be used for mouth ulcers. It works by decreasing inflammation.
Long-acting β adrenoceptor agonists (LABAs) are beta-adrenergic agonists usually prescribed for moderate-to-severe persistent asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Mometasone, also known as mometasone y 3 s, is a steroid medication used to treat certain skin conditions, hay fever, and asthma. Specifically it is used to prevent rather than treat asthma attacks. It can be applied to the skin, inhaled, or used in the nose. Mometasone furoate, not mometasone, is used in medical products.
Budesonide, sold under the brand name Pulmicort, among others, is a steroid medication. It is available as an inhaler, nebulization solution, pill, nasal spray, and rectal forms. The inhaled form is used in the long-term management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The nasal spray is used for allergic rhinitis and nasal polyps. Modified-release pills or capsules and rectal forms may be used for inflammatory bowel disease including Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and microscopic colitis.
Vilanterol is an ultra-long-acting β2 adrenoreceptor agonist (ultra-LABA), which was approved in May 2013 in combination with fluticasone furoate for sale as Breo Ellipta by GlaxoSmithKline for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).. The combination is also approved for the treatment of asthma in Canada, Europe, Japan and New Zealand.
Fluticasone furoate/vilanterol, sold under the brand name Breo Ellipta among others, is a combination medication for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. It contains fluticasone furoate, an inhaled corticosteroid, and vilanterol, an ultra-long-acting β2 agonist (ultra-LABA).
Ellipta is part of GlaxoSmithKline's trade names of several inhalable asthma and chronic obstructive airway disease (COPD) combination medications that make use of the same type of inhaler:
Fluticasone furoate/umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol, sold under the brand name Trelegy Ellipta among others, is a fixed-dose combination inhaled medication that is used for the maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The medications work in different ways: fluticasone furoate is an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS), umeclidinium is a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA), and vilanterol is a long-acting beta-agonist (LABA).