Arformoterol inhalation
Generic name: arformoterol inhalation [ ar-for-MOE-ter-ole ]
Brand name: Brovana
Dosage form: inhalation solution (15 mcg/2 mL)
Drug class:Adrenergic bronchodilators
What is arformoterol inhalation?
Arformoterol inhalation is used to help control the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Arformoterol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Arformoterol is for use only in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and should not be used to treat asthma.
Arformoterol is not a rescue medicine. It will not work fast enough to treat a bronchospasm attack.
Seek medical attention if your breathing problems get worse quickly, or if you think your medications are not working as well.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use arformoterol if you are allergic to it. Arformoterol is for use only in people with COPD and should not be used to treat asthma.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
heart disease, high blood pressure;
a seizure;
diabetes;
liver disease; or
a thyroid disorder.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Arformoterol inhalation is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
How should I use arformoterol inhalation?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides. Use the medicine exactly as directed. Using too much of arformoterol inhalation can cause life-threatening side effects.
Arformoterol is not a rescue medicine for bronchospasm attacks. Use only fast-acting inhalation medicine for an attack. Seek medical attention if your breathing problems get worse quickly, or if you think your medications are not working as well.
Arformoterol solution for inhalation is for use only with a standard jet nebulizer machine connected to an air compressor. Do not mix arformoterol with other medicines in the nebulizer. Do not take this medicine by mouth or swallow it.
Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.
Store this medicine in the refrigerator, protected from light and heat.
Keep each vial in the foil pouch until you are ready to use the medicine. Once ...
