Formoterol (Fumarate)

Formoterol (Fumarate) is a longer-acting β-2 adrenoceptor agonist which is administered via inhalation. Due to its prolong duration of action it should not be used for the relief of an acute asthma attacks. Formoterol (Fumarate) is used when the regular administration of long-acting β-2 agonist is required, as in chronic asthma for the management of reversible airway obstruction usually in conjunction with inhaled corticosteroid.

Brands
EASAIR EASAIR EASAIR ATIMOS COMBIVAIR COMBIVAIR COMBIVAIR TIOVAIR F
Adult Dose
Dose: 12 mcg
Single Dose: 12 (12)
Frequency: 12 hourly
Route: Inh
Instructions: Maintenance Treatment of Asthma
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Characteristics
Formoterol (Fumarate) also known as Eformoterol (Fumarate). . It is of Synthetic origin. .
Contraindications
Formoterol (Fumarate) is contraindicated in conditions like Breast feeding.
Effects
Formoterol (Fumarate) produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Arrhythmias. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Formoterol (Fumarate) therapy.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Formoterol (Fumarate) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Palpitation, Tachycardia, Insomnia, Tremor, Peripheral dilatation.
Indications
Formoterol (Fumarate) is primarily indicated in conditions like Duodenal ulceration, For prophylaxis in pregnancy, Prohylaxis of acid aspiration in obstetric patients, Reversible airways obstruction.
Interactions
Formoterol (Fumarate) is known to interact with other drugs, the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementIndacaterolConcomitant use with other inhaled, long acting beta2-adrenergic drugs may result in an overdoseaviod combination These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Interfrence
None well documented
Risks
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Warnings
Formoterol should be used with caution in severe liver cirrhosis, hyperthyroidism, cardiovascular disese, arrhythmias, hypertension, diabetes. It should be used with care in pregnancy (use only if potential benefit outweighs risk)
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