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U.S. Brand Names
Foradil® Aerolizer®; Perforomist™
Canadian Brand Names
Foradil®; Oxeze® Turbuhaler®
Mexican Brand Names
Foradil; Oxis Turbuhaler
Pharmacologic Category
Beta2-Adrenergic Agonist; Beta2-Adrenergic Agonist, Long-Acting
What key warnings should I know about before taking this medicine?
• In patients with asthma, long-acting inhalers may increase asthma-related deaths. Talk with healthcare provider.
• Please read the medication guide.
Reasons not to take this medicine
• 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.
How does it work?
• Formoterol works at sites in the airways to relax the muscles and improve oxygen delivery.
How is it best taken?
• 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.
What do I do if I miss a dose? (does not apply to patients in the hospital)
• 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.
What should I monitor?
• 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.
How should I store this medicine?
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.
General statements
• 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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