FORADIL AEROLIZER
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Generic Name for FORADIL AEROLIZER
Formoterol fumarate 12 micrograms/inh; dry pwd in caps for inhalation; with inhaler device.
Legal Classification:
Rx
Pharmacological Class for FORADIL AEROLIZER
Long-acting β2-agonist.
Manufacturer of FORADIL AEROLIZER
Merck & Co., Inc.
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Indications for FORADIL AEROLIZER
As an adjunct (see literature): For the maintenance treatment of asthma and in the prevention of bronchospasm in reversible obstructive airway disease (including nocturnal asthma). Maintenance treatment of COPD-associated bronchospasm. Prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB).
Adults and Children:
<5 years: not recommended. ≥5 years: 1 inh (12 micrograms) every 12 hours. Prevention of EIB: 1 inh at least 15 minutes before exercise (do not use additional doses for EIB if already using regular dosing for asthma).
Contraindications for FORADIL AEROLIZER
Not for treatment of acute attacks or when occasional use of short-acting drugs suffices. Do not initiate in significantly worsening or acutely deteriorating asthma. Formoterol is not a substitute for steroids. Do not exceed recommended dose.
Warnings/Precautions for FORADIL AEROLIZER
Not for use with other long-acting β2-agonists. Cardiovascular disease (esp. hypertension, coronary insufficiency, arrhythmias). Convulsive disorders. Thyrotoxicosis. Hyperresponsiveness to sympathomimetics. Evaluate response before altering steroid doses (may still need an antiinflammatory). Prescribe a short-acting, inhaled β2-agonist for acute symptoms; monitor for increased need. Do not use with spacers. Labor & delivery. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
Interactions for FORADIL AEROLIZER
Avoid MAOIs, tricyclic antidepressants, drugs that prolong QTc. Hypokalemia potentiated by xanthines, steroids, or diuretics. Antagonized by β-blockers.
Adverse Reactions for FORADIL AEROLIZER
Infection, tremor (skeletal muscle), dizziness, insomnia, dysphonia, tonsillitis, paradoxical bronchospasm, β2-agonist effects (eg, hypo- or hypertension, angina, tachycardia, arrhythmias, nervousness, hypokalemia, hyperglycemia, metabolic acidosis); rarely: serious asthma episode, asthma-related death.
How is FORADIL AEROLIZER supplied?
Caps—12, 60
Related Disease:
Asthma~antiasthmatics
Bronchospasm~bronchodilators
COPD {COPD}