Oxeze? Turbuhaler?
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Foradil? Aerolizer?;Perforomist?
Brand Names: Canada:
Foradil?;Oxeze? Turbuhaler?
Uses
- It is used to treat asthma.
- It is used to treat COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
- This drug is used to stop exercise-induced breathing problems.
- Formoterol works in the airways to calm the muscles and help the flow of oxygen.
Dosing
How to take
- To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
- Use as you have been told, even if you are feeling better.
- For breathing in only by a puffer (inhaler) or as a liquid (solution) by a special machine (nebulizer) into the lungs.
- Do not swallow capsule or liquid. The contents of this drug will be breathed into the lungs.
- Puffer (inhaler):
- Have your puffer (inhaler) use checked with your doctor at each visit. Read and follow facts on how to use the puffer. Make sure you use the puffer the right way.
- Rinse out mouth after each use.
- Do not use a spacer with the puffer (inhaler).
- Use new puffer (inhaler) with each refill.
- Do not use this drug more than 2 times in a day. Space doses by about 12 hours.
- If working out or playing sports causes signs, use at least 15 minutes before doing it. Do not take more doses for at least 12 hours.
- Nebulizer:
- Do not use this drug more than 2 times in a day. Space doses by about 12 hours.
- Do not mix other drugs in nebulizer.
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