Formoterol fumarate (Formoterol fumarate)
Overview of Formoterol fumarate
Formoterol (Fumarate) is a longer-acting ß-2 adrenoceptor agonist which is administered via inhalation. Due to its prolong duration of action it should not be used for the relief of an acute asthma attacks. Formoterol (Fumarate) is used when the regular administration of long-acting ß-2 agonist is required, as in chronic asthma for the management of reversible airway obstruction usually in conjunction with inhaled corticosteroid.
Indication of Formoterol fumarate
Formoterol Fumarate is primarily indicated in conditions like Duodenal ulceration, For prophylaxis in pregnancy, Prohylaxis of acid aspiration in obstetric patients, Reversible airways obstruction.
Contraindication of Formoterol fumarate
Formoterol (Fumarate) is contraindicated in conditions like Breast feeding.
Side Effects of Formoterol fumarate
Formoterol (Fumarate) produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Arrhythmias. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Formoterol (Fumarate) therapy.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Formoterol (Fumarate) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Palpitation, Tachycardia, Insomnia, Tremor, Peripheral dilatation.
Precautions of Formoterol fumarate
Formoterol should be used with caution in severe liver cirrhosis, hyperthyroidism, cardiovascular disese, arrhythmias, hypertension, diabetes. It should be used with care in pregnancy (use only if potential benefit outweighs risk)