FORMOTEROL

This medication works over time to relax muscles in the airway and open the airways for easier breathing. Formoterol is a long-acting beta-agonist bronchodilator that works by widening the airways in the lungs, which helps you breathe more easily.

Uses

This drug is used to prevent breathing problems caused by exercise. Formoterol may also be used for long-term treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Warnings

This drug may increase the risk of asthma-related hospitalizations in children and teenagers. When used to treat asthma, formoterol must be used along with another asthma-control medicine (eg, inhaled corticosteroids). It should only be used to treat asthma patients who are not controlled by using other long-term asthma-control medicines and in patients whose asthma is well controlled by inhaled corticosteroids.

Side Effects

Possible side effects include:

Diarrhea
Nausea
Sore Throat

Seek medical attention promptly if you notice any signs of:

Allergic Reaction (Rash, Hives, Wheezing, Tightness In The Chest Or Throat, Trouble Breathing Or Swelling Of The Face)
Chest Pain
Fainting
Severe Dizziness
Irregular Heartbeat

Precautions

Precautions

This drug is not used to treat an asthma attack.

Talk with your doctor if you have:

Heart Disease (Including High Blood Pressure)
Diabetes
Thyroid Disorder
History of Seizures

Interactions

Formoterol interacts with amiodarone, Dronedarone, Beta blockers (carvedilol, Sotalol, Timolol, etc.), citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, ondansetron, ciprofloxacin, and others. Share with your doctor and pharmacist about all of your medications and health problems so they can check for any interactions.

Overdose & Brands

Call emergency hotline if someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing. Symptoms of overdose may include:

Chest Pain
Fainting
Fast, Pounding, Or Irregular Heartbeat
Nervousness
Headache
Uncontrollable Shaking Of A Part Of The Body
Seizures
Muscle Cramps
Dry Mouth
Nausea
Dizziness
Excessive Tiredness
Difficulty Falling Asleep Or Staying Asleep
Thirst
Trouble Breathing

Available brand:

Foradil