Foradil Aerolizer: Prevention of Bronchospasm

A bronchodilator used to prevent bronchospasm in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and to prevent exercise-induced asthma.
Category
Drug
Where to get
Available by prescription in specialized pharmacies.
Applicable for
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | Exercise-induced Asthma
Formoterol
Bronchodilator
Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Dr. Helena Rodriguez

Foradil Aerolizer FAQ


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How does Foradil aerolizer work?

Foradil Aerolizer is a long-acting beta2-agonist (LABA). LABA medicines help the muscles around the airways in your lungs stay relaxed to prevent asthma symptoms, such as wheezing and shortness of breath. These symptoms can happen when the muscles around the airways tighten. This makes it hard to breathe.

Where can I find information about Foradil aerolizer (formoterol fumarate inhalation powder)?

Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088. Foradil Aerolizer (Formoterol Fumarate Inhalation Powder) may treat, side effects, dosage, drug interactions, warnings, patient labeling, reviews, and related medications including drug comparison and health resources.

Can Foradil aerolizer be used for bronchospasm?

In patients with persistent asthma, use of FORADIL AEROLIZER for the prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm may be clinically indicated, but the treatment of asthma should include a long-term asthma control medication, such as an inhaled corticosteroid.

Can I use Foradil aerolizer with a corticosteroid?

Patients with asthma should be advised that FORADIL AEROLIZER must always be used with a long-term asthma control medication such as an inhaled corticosteroid. FORADIL AEROLIZER should not be used as a substitute for oral or inhaled corticosteroids.

Is Foradil aerolizer contraindicated for the treatment of asthma?

Because of this risk, use of FORADIL AEROLIZER for the treatment of asthma without concomitant use of a long-term asthma control medication, such as an inhaled corticosteroid, is contraindicated.

Foradil Aerolizer References

If you want to know more about Foradil Aerolizer, consider exploring links below:

What Is Foradil Aerolizer

  1. https://www.drugs.com/foradil.html
  2. https://www.medicine.com/drug/foradil-aerolizer
  3. https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-20800/foradil-aerolizer-inhalation/details
  4. https://www.rxlist.com/foradil-drug.htm
  5. https://www.merck.com/product/usa/pi_circulars/f/foradil/foradil_mg.pdf
  6. https://www.epocrates.com/online/drugs/2466/foradil-aerolizer
  7. https://medbroadcast.com/drug/getdrug/foradil

Foradil Aerolizer Information

  1. https://www.hpra.ie/img/uploaded/swedocuments/603bebdc-3ff4-4da7-9c91-a968ec4555e9.pdf
  2. https://www.medicines.ie/medicines/foradil-aerolizer-12-micrograms-inhalation-powder-hard-capsules-32192/patient-info

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