Formoterol Overview

(for MOH te rol)

Foradil® Aerolizer®; Perforomist™

Foradil®; Oxeze® Turbuhaler®

Foradil; Oxis Turbuhaler

Beta2-Adrenergic Agonist; Beta2-Adrenergic Agonist, Long-Acting

• In patients with asthma, long-acting inhalers may increase asthma-related deaths. Talk with healthcare provider.

• Please read the medication guide.

• If you have an allergy to formoterol or any other part of this medicine.

• Foradil®; Perforomist™: If you are having a breathing attack.

• Oxeze® Turbuhaler®: If you have a fast heartbeat.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.

• If you are allergic to milk, talk with healthcare provider.

• Formoterol works at sites in the airways to relax the muscles and improve oxygen delivery.

• To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.

• Use prescription as directed, even if feeling better.

• For inhaling (puffing) only by an inhaler or as a liquid (solution) through a special machine (nebulizer) into the lungs.

• Do not swallow capsule or liquid. The contents of the medicine will be inhaled into the lungs. • Check inhaler use with healthcare provider at each visit. Read and follow all instructions provided with inhaler. Using the inhaler the right way is very important.

• Rinse out mouth after each use.

• Do not use a spacer with the inhaler.

• Use new inhaler with each refill.

• Do not use this medicine more than two times in a day. Separate doses by about 12 hours.

• Oxeze®: Do not use this medicine more than six times in a day.

• If exercise causes symptoms, use at least 15 minutes before activity. Do not take another dose for at least 12 hours.

• Take a missed dose as soon as possible.

• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule.

• Do not take a double dose or extra doses.

• Many times this medicine is taken on an as needed basis for exercise-induced asthma. Do not take more often than every 12 hours, unless instructed by healthcare provider.

• Oxeze®: Many times this medicine is taken on an as needed basis.

• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?

• Use of a short-acting bronchodilator.

• Monitor asthma with peak flow meter.

• Dry mouth may cause an increase in cavities. Take good care of your teeth. See a dentist regularly.

• Follow up with healthcare provider.

Foradil® Aerolizer™; Oxeze® Turbuhaler®:

• Store at room temperature.

• Protect from heat.

• Protect from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or kitchen.

Foradil® Aerolizer™:

• Store capsules in original container. Use right after opening.

Perforomist™:

• Store at room temperature.

• Throw away any unused portion after 3 months.

• Store in protective foil pouch until ready for use.

• Use right after opening.

• Protect from heat.

• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.

• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.

• Most medicines can be thrown away in household trash after mixing with coffee grounds or kitty litter and sealing in a plastic bag.

• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).

• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.

• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.

Created: 2006-10-13 12:46:34.0

Modified: 2010-06-17 08:55:41.0

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