Roflumilast

Drug

Drug Profile

Roflumilast is marketed as DALIRESP, an oral selective phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor used to reduce the risk of COPD exacerbations in severe COPD associated with chronic bronchitis and prior exacerbations. Labeling specifies that it is not a bronchodilator for acute bronchospasm. U.S. initial approval was in 2011.

Drug Class
Selective phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitor
Approval Status
FDA approved (Initial U.S. Approval: 2011)
Mechanism of Action
Acts via selective inhibition of phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4).
Brand Names
  • DALIRESP
Indications
  • \Reduce risk of COPD exacerbations in severe COPD associated with chronic bronchitis and a history of exacerbations\

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