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Formoterol - oral inhalation powder

(for-mow-ter-all)

common brand names: Foradil

Foradil Usage: Formoterol is a long-acting bronchodilator used to open air passages in the lungs to improve breathing. Its used to prevent/minimize breathing problems in persons three years & older with breathing difficulties (e.g. asthma, bronchospasm). this drug is also used to prevent exercise-induced breathing difficulties (e.g. exercise-induced bronchospasm, EIB). this pill is not to be used for an acute asthma attack, nor is it a substitute for inhaled or oral corticosteroids (e.g., beclomethasone, fluticasone, prednisone). in fact, It's generally used in combination with another controller-type asthma medication (such as inhaled corticosteroids).

How to use Foradil: Formoterol is inhaled by mouth, usually one capsule via the inhaler device two times daily (morning and evening), or as directed. Formoterol must always be used with this is own special inhaler device. Always discard your old inhaler device when you refill your formoterol prescription. Formoterol capsules must never be swallowed, nor should 'spacer' device be used with inhaler. Leave capsule sealed in foil packet until just before use. Be sure to inhale rapidly and deeply through the mouthpiece when using this drug. Learn the proper use of formoterol, & carefully read patient instruction sheet that comes with the product. Consult your pharmacist for more details. When formoterol is being used to prevent exercise-induced breathing problems (EIB), it should be used at least 15 minutes before exercising. do not use additional doses of formoterol for the next 12 hours. If you already using formoterol 2 times daily, do not use additional doses for EIB. Make sure that you understand when to use this drug in relation to other asthma drugs you may be using. for example, acute asthma attacks should still be treated with short- acting bronchodilators such as albuterol. your asthma must be stable (i.e., not acutely worsening) before starting treatment with formoterol; consult you're physician. Excessive use of formoterol may result at decrease in med effectiveness and an increase in serious side effects. don't exceed recommended dosage. do not stop or decrease the dose of other asthma pills (e.g., inhaled corticosteroids such as beclomethasone) with-out youre doctor's approval. Short-acting bronchodilators you are using on regular schedule all day (such as every 6 hours) should be stopped while using this tablet. Seek immediate medical attention if you're asthma worsens. Signs of worsening asthma include: usual doses of youre asthma drugs no longer control symptoms; the short-acting (quick-relief) inhaler is less effective; you need to use short-acting inhaler more much times than usual (e.g., use of more than 4 puffs daily or more than 1 inhaler every 8 weeks). do not increase youre dose of formoterol in this situation. When used for an extended period, this medication may not work as well & may require different dosing. talk with your doctor immediately if this medication stops working well.

Foradil side effects: Trembling, nervousness, headache, dizziness, dry mouth, nausea, tiredness, trouble sleeping, may occur. If these symptoms persist or worsen, inform youre pharmacist promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these unlikely but serious side effects: chest pain, fast breathing, muscle weakness or cramping. Tell your healthcare professional immediately if you have any about these highly unlikely but very serious side effects: fainting, fast/irregular heartbeat. in the unlikely event that you have an allergic reaction to this tablet, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: swelling, dizziness, rash, itching, trouble breathing. rarely, Formoterol can cause worsening of breathing problems (e.g. paradoxical bronchospasm) that may be life threatening. If it occurs, immediately seek doctor attention. To relieve dry mouth, suck on (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips; chew (sugarless) gum, drink water or use saliva substitute. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact you're physician or pharmacist.

Foradil Precautions: Tell your pharmacist youre medical history, especially of: heart disease, high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid gland, seizure disorders (e.g. epilepsy), diabetes, metabolic abnormalities (e.g. ketoacidosis, hypokalemia), any allergies. it medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss risks and benefits with your doctor. it is not known if it drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Foradil drug interactions: Tell your physician of all prescription & nonprescription medication you may use, especially of: beta- blockers (e.g. propranolol, labetalol, timolol), adrenaline-like drugs (e.g., sympathomimetics such as pseudoephedrine), another drugs used for asthma (e.g. corticosteroids, theophylline), 'water pills' (e.g. hydrochlorothiazide, furosemide), tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline), MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine). Report other drugs which affect the heart rhythm (QTc prolongation), such as: dofetilide, pimozide, quinidine, sotalol, procainamide, sparfloxacin. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details. cash the labels on all you're medicines (e.g., cough-and-cold products, diet aids) because they can contain ingredients that could increase your heart rate or blood pressure. Ask you're pharmacist about the safe use about those goods. do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

Foradil Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact some your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms about overdose may include chest pain, fast or irregular heartbeat, severe nervousness, severe dizziness, fainting, seizures, & severe muscle cramps.

Foradil special notes: do not share this drug with others. Learn to use peak flow meter, use it per day, and promptly report worsening asthma (such as readings in the yellow or red range, or increased use of quick-relief inhalers).

If you missed Foradil dose: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of following dose, skip missed dose & resume your usual dosing schedule. do not double the dose to catch up.

Foradil Storage: Store at room temperature between 68 & 77 degrees F (between 20 & 25 degrees C) away from heat & moisture.

Medical alert: your condition can cause complications in medical emergency.

Active Ingredients : Formoterol