Formoterol

Formoterol is widely used for treating asthma. It may be used in combination with other long-term medicines. It is also used for preventing breathing problems caused by exercise. It is also used for long-term management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Formoterol is a long-acting beta-agonist bronchodilator. It widens the airways in the lungs which in turn helps you breathe more easily.

If you are allergic to milk protein or to any ingredient in Formoterol, do not use it. Inform your doctor if you have a history of diabetes, low blood potassium levels, heart problems, blood vessel problems, high blood pressure, an adrenal gland tumour, seizures, or thyroid problems. Some medicines may interact with the action of Formoterol. Tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines.

Some of its common side effects are dizziness, headache, dry mouth, mild sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, nausea, stomach pain or upset, nervousness, tiredness tremor and trouble sleeping.

Continue to use this medicine even if you feel well for as long as it has been prescribed. Try to not miss any doses. If you miss a dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

• Allergic Disorders

• Asthma

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

• Throat Irritation

• Hoarseness Of Voice

• Cough

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Fomtide 6mcg/200mcg octacap may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Formoterol as ingredient

• Formonide 200 Novocart

  German Remedies

• Symbiva 200 Mcg Capsule

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Fomtrop 12 Mcg/18 Mcg Inhaler

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Tiomax 12 Mcg/18 Mcg Respicap

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Foracort 100 Rotacap

  Cipla Ltd

• Fomtide Nf 12 Mcg/400 Mcg Inhaler

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Fomtrop 12 Mcg/18 Mcg Diskette

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Bekform 400 Mcg/6 Mcg Rotacap

  Cipla Ltd

• Combihale Ff 250 Inhaler

  Dr Reddy s Laboratories Ltd

• Duomate 250 Mcg/60 Mcg Transcaps

  Lupin Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

Formoterol has bronchodilatory properties and works by selectively binding to beta-2 adrenergic receptors in bronchial smooth muscles. This results in the activation of intracellular adenyl cyclase which catalyses the conversion of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to cyclic-3'',5''-adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) and leads to bronchodilation.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

• Formoterol-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 28 May 2022].Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/formoterol

• Formoterol-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 28 May 2022].Available from:

  https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00983

• FORMOTEROL Inhaler,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 28 May 2022].Available from:

  https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=FORMOTEROL