Formoterol
Therapeutic Group
Drugs For Obstructive Airway Diseases, SystemicIndication Dosage
Reversible Airways Obstruction, Nocturnal Asthma, Prophylaxis Of Exercise-induced Bronchospasm, Chronic Asthma:
- Adults: 80 Mcg Twice Daily
- Children: 4 Mcg/kg Daily In 2-3 Divided Doses; Max 160 Mcg/day.
Content
- Susp: Per 5 ml: Formoterol Fumarate 100 Mcg.
- Tab: Formoterol Fumarate 80 Mcg.
Pregnancy
Caution Advised
Stability
- Beta 2-adrenoceptor Agonists
Contra Indications
- None Known
Precautions
- None Known
Lactation
- Caution Advised
Side Effects
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Palpitations
- Headache
- Hypersensitivity Reactions
- Tremor
- Myalgia
- Arthralgia
- Muscle Cramp
- Paradoxical Bronchospasm; Discontinue Immediately.