Formoterol (Fumarate)
Formoterol (Fumarate) Information

About Formoterol (Fumarate)

Formoterol (Fumarate) is a longer-acting ß-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 ß-2 agonist is required, as in chronic asthma for the management of reversible airway obstruction usually in conjunction with inhaled corticosteroid.

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.

Contraindication

Formoterol (Fumarate) is contraindicated in conditions like Breast feeding.

Side 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.

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)

High Risk Groups

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.