Formoterol (Inhalation-Local)
Brand Names : Foradil, Oxeze
Category- Bronchodilator, adrenergic
(inhalation)
DescriptionFormoterol(for-MOE-tur-all)
belongs to the family of medicines known as [beta ]2
-agonists. It is used to help prevent the symptoms of asthma. When
used regularly every day, inhaled formoterol decreases the number and severity
of asthma attacks. However, it will not relieve an asthma attack that has
already started.
Inhaled formoterol works by preventing certain cells in the lungs and breathing
passages from releasing substances that cause asthma symptoms.
This medicine should be taken with other asthma medicines known as corticosteroids
Formoterol is also used for patients with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary
Disease). These are diseases such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the
following dosage form:
Inhalation
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Capsule for inhalation (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
In Canada -
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