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• What is formoterol inhalation (Perforomist)?
• What are the possible side effects of formoterol inhalation (Perforomist)?
• What is the most important information I should know about formoterol inhalation (Perforomist)?
• What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using formoterol inhalation (Perforomist)?
• How should I use formoterol inhalation (Perforomist)?
• What happens if I miss a dose (Perforomist)?
• What happens if I overdose (Perforomist)?
• What should I avoid while using formoterol inhalation (Perforomist)?
• What other drugs will affect formoterol (Perforomist)?
• Where can I get more information?

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using formoterol inhalation (Perforomist)?

Formoterol may increase the risk of asthma-related death. It is critical that you use only the prescribed dose of this medicine and follow all patient instructions for safe use. Talk with your doctor about your individual risks and benefits in using formoterol inhalation.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you are allergic to formoterol, or if you have:

• a food or drug allergy;
• heart disease or high blood pressure;
• epilepsy or other seizure disorder;
• diabetes; or
• a thyroid disorder.

If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use formoterol inhalation.

FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

It is not known whether this medication passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use formoterol inhalation without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Do not give this medication to a child younger than 5 years old.

How should I use formoterol inhalation (Perforomist)?

Use this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not use the medication in larger amounts, or use it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Do not use formoterol inhalation to treat an asthma attack that has already begun. It will not work fast enough to reverse your symptoms. Use another, short-acting inhalation medication to treat an asthma attack.

This medication comes with patient instructions for safe and effective use. Follow these directions carefully. This device is not to be used with a spacer. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Formoterol capsules are for use only in the Foradil Aerolizer device. Use only one capsule at a time. Do not take the capsules by mouth. Never place a capsule in the mouthpiece of the inhaler.

If you are using formoterol inhalation to prevent exercise-induced asthma, use the medicine 15 minutes before exercising, or as directed by your doctor. Allow at least 12 hours to pass before you use the medicine again.

It is important to use formoterol inhalation regularly to get the most benefit. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.

Asthma is usually treated with a combination of different drugs. To best treat your condition, use all of your medications as directed by your doctor. Do not change your doses or medication schedule without advice from your doctor.

Seek medical attention if you think any of your asthma medications are not working as well as usual. An increased need for medication could be an early sign of a serious asthma attack.

Store formoterol at room temperature, away from moisture, light, and heat. Keep each capsule in the blister pack until you are ready to use one. Be sure your hands are dry when handling a formoterol capsule.

Do not try to clean or take apart the Aerolizer device. Throw it away when your capsules run out. Always use the new device provided with the medication when you get your prescription refilled.