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Formoterol is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Formoterol depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Formoterol is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Formoterol is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Formoterol safe for pregnant women?
Formoterol may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Formoterol again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Formoterol safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Formoterol in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Formoterol on the Kidneys?
Formoterol rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Formoterol on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Formoterol. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Formoterol only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Formoterol on the Heart?
Formoterol can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Formoterol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Formoterol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Formoterol habit forming or addictive?
Formoterol does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Formoterol does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Formoterol is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Formoterol is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Formoterol
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Formoterol with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Formoterol
Information about the interaction of Formoterol and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Perforomist® (formoterol fumarate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 224
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 595-596