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Foradil Aerolizer
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Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Foradil Aerolizer (formoterol fumarate) Inhalation Powder is used to prevent bronchospasm in people with reversible obstructive airways disease, including symptoms of night-time asthma. It is also used in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis. It is a long-acting bronchodilator. Common side effects include shakiness (tremor), nausea, headache, dizziness, nervousness, dry mouth, stomach upset, tiredness, trouble sleeping, or hoarseness.
For adults and children 5 years of age and older, the usual dosage is the inhalation of the contents of one 12-mcg Foradil capsule every 12 hours using the Aerolizer Inhaler. Foradil may interact with cisapride, droperidolm, methadone, pentamidine, caffeine, diet pills, cold medicine, stimulants, antibiotics, medicines to treat psychiatric disorders, heart rhythm medicines, beta-blockers, antidepressants, diuretics (water pills) or MAO inhibitors. Tell your doctor all prescription and over-the-counter medicines you use. During pregnancy Foradil Aerolizer should be used only when prescribed. It is not known if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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Foradil Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Treatment of Asthma
FORADIL AEROLIZER is indicated for the treatment of asthma and in the prevention of bronchospasm only as concomitant therapy with a long-term asthma control medication, such as an inhaled corticosteroid, in adults and children 5 years of age and older with reversible obstructive airways disease, including patients with symptoms of nocturnal asthma.
Long acting beta2-adrenergic agonists (LABA), such as formoterol, the active ingredient in FORADIL AEROLIZER, increase the risk of asthma-related death. Use of FORADIL AEROLIZER for the treat...
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Foradil Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- chest pain, fast or pounding heartbeats, tremors, shaking, or restless feeling;
- wheezing, choking, or other breathing problems after using this medication;
- increased thirst or hunger, urinating more than usual; or
- worsening asthma symptoms.
Less serious side effects may include:
- ...
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Foradil Consumer Information: Uses
Formoterol is a long-acting bronchodilator used as a long-term (maintenance) treatment to prevent or decrease wheezing and trouble breathing caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (e.g., COPD). It should only be used long-term if your asthma symptoms are not controlled by your other asthma medications (such as inhaled corticosteroids). Formoterol must not be used alone to treat asthma. (See also Warning section.) It works in the airways by relaxing muscles and opening air passages to improve breathing. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or...
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