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Introduction

Expert Advice

1. What is the use of this medicine?

This medicine is used for the treatment of asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD) such as Emphysema (breathing disorder affecting the air sacs in the lungs) and bronchitis (inflammation of the respiratory passages).

2. Does it result in any discomfort?

Formoterol has the potential to cause dry mouth on frequent usage, you are therefore recommended to do daily rinses and gargles to avoid this from happening.

3. Will it causes any damage to the body?

It would result in fungal infection of the mouth if oral hygiene is not maintained. Hence ensure to do warm water rinses strictly while using this medicine.

4. What is the ideal time to take this medicine?

It has proved to work best before any heavy work or exercise.

5. How long are we supposed to wait before taking the next dose?

A gap of 12 hours is usually advised by the doctors.

Primary Uses

Indications

Formoterol is used to treat reversible airways obstruction (inclusing nocturnal asthma)

Side Effects

Headache, palpitations, hypersensitivity reactions, tremor, cardiac arrhythmias, myalgia,athralgia, muscle cramps, dizziness, nausea, hypokalaemia, hyperglycaemia,oropharyngeal irritation, tachycardia, sleep disturbances, agitation

Warnings

Pregnancy

Please consult your physician before using formoterol during pregnancy.

Lactation

Please consult your physician before using formoterol during lactation.

Precautions

Pulmonary Tuberculosis, severe cardiovascular disorders, diabetes, hypokalaemia, thryotoxicosis. Paradoxical bronchospasm; discontinue immediately. Prolonged treatment with high doses increases risk of adrenal surpression and systemic effects; monitor adrenal function. Monitor height of children on prolonged therapy. Consider additional steroid therapy during stress or surgery, Withdraw gradually.

Contraindications

FAQS

Indications

This medicine is used to treat reversible airway obstruction (including nocturnal asthma).

Storage:

Please store this medicine at room temperature on in fridge, depending on the manufacturer type. Keep away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.

Administration:

This medicine is mostly inhaled through the nose. The dosage is dependent on the age, condition and its severity.

Precautions:

The patients with pulmonary (lungs) tuberculosis, severe heart disorders, diabetes, hypokalemia (decreased potassium levels), thyrotoxicosis (thyroid gland abnormality), paradoxical bronchospasm (airway constriction), increased risk of adrenal gland suppression and overall body effects (with prolonged use), and children should use this medicine cautiously. Please monitor adrenal gland function and height in children during use, and withdraw gradually.

Side Effects:

The patients administered with this medicine may experience headache, palpitations (racing or pounding heart feeling), allergies, heart abnormalities, joint and muscular pain, dizziness, hypokalemia (decreased potassium levels), hyperglycemia (increased glucose levels), throat irritation, increased heart rate, sleep disturbances, and agitation.

Effects on pregnancy and lactation:

The effects of this medicine are unknown in pregnant females. Therefore, please consult your doctor before use. The effects of this medicine are unknown in nursing females. Therefore, please consult your doctor before use.

Disclaimer

Dawaai's intention is to make sure that it's consumers get information that is accurate, reviewed by an expert and error-free. However, the information mentioned here should not be used as a replacement for the advice of a qualified physician. The information given here is for informational purposes only, which may not cover all possible precautions, side effects, contraindications or drug interactions. Consult your doctor and discuss your queries related to any medicine or disease.

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