Generic name:formoterol (inhalation) [ for-MOE-ter-all ]
Brand names: Perforomist, Foradil Aerolizer>
Drug class:Adrenergic bronchodilators
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 5, 2021.
What is Foradil?
Foradil is a long-acting bronchodilator. It relaxes muscles in the airways to improve breathing.
Foradil is used to prevent asthma attacks or exercise-induced bronchospasm in adults and children who are at least 5 years old.
Foradil is also used to prevent bronchospasm in adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
Warnings
Do not use Foradil to treat a sudden bronchospasm attack. It will not work fast enough. Use only a fast-acting inhalation medicine.
Formoterol may increase the risk of death or hospitalization in people with asthma, but the risk in people with COPD is not known.
Seek medical attention you have worsening breathing problems, or if you think your medications are not working as well.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Foradil if you are allergic to formoterol.
Foradil may increase the risk of death or hospitalization in people with asthma, but the risk in people with COPD is not known. Talk with your doctor about your individual risk.
To make sure Foradil is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
a food or drug allergy;
heart disease or high blood pressure;
epilepsy or oth...
