Basic Information On Foradil Inhaler
Formoterol fumarate is a long-acting beta2 agonist (LABA). It is the main ingredient of brand or generic Foradil. The special aerolizer supplied with the drug crushes the capsule to deliver the power for oral inhalation. The muscles around air passages tighten in asthma or when exercise induced bronchospasm (EIB) occurs. LABA acts by relaxing these muscles, relieves symptoms of asthma and may also prevent wheezing and other asthmatic symptoms. It is also used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Your health care provider will prescribe a long term medicine also to control asthma when both EIB and Asthma are present. Formoterol fumarate in capsule form comes with an aerolizer for oral inhalation of the medicine. This drug is used for treatment of adults and children above five years.
Precautions / Side Effects for Foradil Inhaler
Never swallow the Foradil capsule. Use it only by inhalation through the mouth. Read usage directions every time you buy a fresh pack. It may have new instructions and use strictly as directed. Do not use the inhaler and the medicine after four months. The date label which comes with every pack will help you to remember the date if you stick it on the inhaler. Do not place the capsule in the mouth piece of the inhaler. Formoterol fumarate is not your sole treatment for asthma. Some other long acting asthma controlling inhaled corticosteroid is to be used concomitantly.
Observe carefully if any side effects arise while using brand or generic Foradil Inhaler. Risk of death due to asthma related problems is higher for people under treatment with any LABA including formoterol fumarate. Low blood potassium, irregular heart beat, hives, swelling in face or tongue, head ache or tremors may also occur while using brand or generic Foradil Inhaler. Consult physician if you notice any of the symptoms to reassess the treatment with Foradil drug.
Foradil Inhaler Dosage
One dose consists of inhaling contents of a single 12 mcg Foradil capsule. The dose is for 12 hours. Two doses may be taken in a day. The total dose in a period of 24 hours should not exceed two inhalations or 24 mcg of formoterol fumarate. Increasing the frequency or the size of doses is not recommended. If symptoms recur between the two doses, treatment with a short acting beta2 agonist should be taken for immediate relief. Concomitant treatment with some other long acting asthma controlling drug like inhaled corticosteroid is essential.
Buy Foradil Inhaler From North Drug Store
We stock formoterol fumarate inhalers and Foradil capsules for inhalation in dosages of 12 mcg. It is very easy to order when you buy Foradil through North Drug Store.
