Formoterol

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Formoterol, also known as eformoterol, is a long-acting β2 agonist (LABA) used as a bronchodilator in the management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Formoterol has an extended duration of action (up to 12h) compared to short-acting β2 agonists such as salbutamol (albuterol), which are effective for 4h to 6h. LABAs such as formoterol are used as "symptom controllers" to supplement prophylactic corticosteroid therapy. A "reliever" short-acting β2 agoni...

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Arformoterol is a long-acting β2 adrenoreceptor agonist (LABA) indicated for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is sold by Sunovion, under the trade name Brovana, as a solution of arformoterol tartrate to be administered twice daily (morning and evening) by nebulization.[1] It is the active (R,R)-(−)-enantiomer of formoterol and was approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on October 6, 2006, for the treatment o...

My husband has copd and is sleepy all the time. Can formoterol make him sleepy? He takes other meds as well but can't find any that cause drowsiness. ## Hello, Bev! How is your husband? Has anything changed? As reported by the FDA, this medication usually causes nervousness and insomnia as side effects. What other medications is he taking? There are many that can cause drowsiness and I'll be happy to check them out for you. ## I was treated for hep C,11mths ago Epclusa treatment so far no virus,I'm over 60yrs,Im still feeling anxiety nausea aching legs exhausted everyday,I don't think I will ever feel well again,I now have asthma never had before, been prescribed pulmicort turbohaler with budesonide , been told should not take if had liver problems anyone any ideas.

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Formoterol, also known as eformoterol, is a long-acting β2 agonist (LABA) used as a bronchodilator in the management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Formoterol has an extended duration of action (up to 12h) compared to short-acting β2 agonists such as salbutamol (albuterol), which are effective for 4h to 6h. LABAs such as formoterol are used as "symptom controllers" to supplement prophylactic corticosteroid therapy. A "reliever" short-acting β2 agoni...

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Aclidinium bromide/formoterol, sold under the brand names Duaklir and Brimica, is a fixed-dose combination medication for inhalation, used in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It consists of aclidinium bromide, a long-acting muscarinic antagonist, and formoterol, a long-acting β2 agonist.[3][4] References .mw-parser-output .reflist{font-size:90%;margin-bottom:0.5em;list-style-type:decimal}.mw-parser-output .reflist .referen...

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Mometasone/formoterol, sold under the brand name Dulera among others, is a fixed-dose combination medication used in the long-term treatment of asthma.[1] It contains mometasone a steroid and formoterol a long-acting beta agonist.[1] It is only recommended in those for whom an inhaled steroid is not sufficient.[1] It is used by inhalation.[1] It should not be used for sudden worsening of asthma.[1] Common side eff...

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Budesonide/formoterol, sold under the brand name Symbicort among others, is a fixed-dose combination medication used in the management of asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).[2] It contains budesonide, a steroid and formoterol, a long-acting β2-agonist (LABA).[2] The product monograph does not support its use for sudden worsening or treatment of active bronchospasm.[2] However, a 2020 review of the literature does support...

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Beclometasone/formoterol/glycopyrronium, sold under the brand name Trimbow among others, is an inhalable fixed-dose combination medication for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It contains beclometasone dipropionate, formoterol fumarate dihydrate, and glycopyrronium bromide.[3][4] Side effects include oral candidiasis (a fungal infection of the mouth caused by a yeast called Candida), muscle spasms and dry mouth.[3]&...

For the past 4yrs I am taking this medications with other medications tell me the side effects. If cold or allergy affects I am taking allegra 180mg. At present I have stopped monteleucast sodium 10 mg. Advice for better management of asthma with less side effects. ## Been taking pulmicort nearly 2weeks with my ultibro plus ventolin when needed,can't really say IV noticed much difference with the pulmicort,maybe it takes few weeks to kick in I hope as I don't want to take a steroid inhalor if it isn't doing anything,any info appreciated.thanks.

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Arformoterol Tartrate

Arformoterol is a long-acting β2 adrenoreceptor agonist (LABA) indicated for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is sold by Sunovion, under the trade name Brovana, as a solution of arformoterol tartrate to be administered twice daily (morning and evening) by nebulization.[1] It is the active (R,R)-(−)-enantiomer of formoterol and was approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on October 6, 2006, for the treatment o...

Mometasone Furoate + Formoterol Fumarate

Mometasone/formoterol, sold under the brand name Dulera among others, is a fixed-dose combination medication used in the long-term treatment of asthma.[1] It contains mometasone a steroid and formoterol a long-acting beta agonist.[1] It is only recommended in those for whom an inhaled steroid is not sufficient.[1] It is used by inhalation.[1] It should not be used for sudden worsening of asthma.[1] Common side eff...

Formoterol

Formoterol, also known as eformoterol, is a long-acting β2 agonist (LABA) used as a bronchodilator in the management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Formoterol has an extended duration of action (up to 12h) compared to short-acting β2 agonists such as salbutamol (albuterol), which are effective for 4h to 6h. LABAs such as formoterol are used as "symptom controllers" to supplement prophylactic corticosteroid therapy. A "reliever" short-acting β2 agoni...

Glycopyrrolate + Formoterol Fumarate

Formoterol, also known as eformoterol, is a long-acting β2 agonist (LABA) used as a bronchodilator in the management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Formoterol has an extended duration of action (up to 12h) compared to short-acting β2 agonists such as salbutamol (albuterol), which are effective for 4h to 6h. LABAs such as formoterol are used as "symptom controllers" to supplement prophylactic corticosteroid therapy. A "reliever" short-acting β2 agoni...

Formoterol Fumarate

Formoterol, also known as eformoterol, is a long-acting β2 agonist (LABA) used as a bronchodilator in the management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Formoterol has an extended duration of action (up to 12h) compared to short-acting β2 agonists such as salbutamol (albuterol), which are effective for 4h to 6h. LABAs such as formoterol are used as "symptom controllers" to supplement prophylactic corticosteroid therapy. A "reliever" short-acting β2 agoni...

Budesonide/formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate

Budesonide/formoterol, sold under the brand name Symbicort among others, is a fixed-dose combination medication used in the management of asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).[2] It contains budesonide, a steroid and formoterol, a long-acting β2-agonist (LABA).[2] The product monograph does not support its use for sudden worsening or treatment of active bronchospasm.[2] However, a 2020 review of the literature does support...

Budesonide + Formoterol Fumarate + Glycopyrrolate

Beclometasone/formoterol/glycopyrronium, sold under the brand name Trimbow among others, is an inhalable fixed-dose combination medication for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It contains beclometasone dipropionate, formoterol fumarate dihydrate, and glycopyrronium bromide.[3][4] Side effects include oral candidiasis (a fungal infection of the mouth caused by a yeast called Candida), muscle spasms and dry mouth.[3]&...

Aclidinium Bromide + Formoterol Fumarate

Aclidinium bromide/formoterol, sold under the brand names Duaklir and Brimica, is a fixed-dose combination medication for inhalation, used in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It consists of aclidinium bromide, a long-acting muscarinic antagonist, and formoterol, a long-acting β2 agonist.[3][4] References .mw-parser-output .reflist{font-size:90%;margin-bottom:0.5em;list-style-type:decimal}.mw-parser-output .reflist .referen...

I recently relocated to India from US, my husband uses Dulera inhaler (mometasone furoate/formoterol fumarate dihydrate) regularly. What is the equivalent medicine available in India? ## I am using Dulera please tell me the drugstore where I can get this in Kanpur, India, or its equivalent

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what are the withdrawel side effects of symbicort ## Symbicort contains the active ingredients Budesonide and Formoterol, it is used to treat respiratory issues, such as asthma. Sudden withdrawal could result in rebound effects, such as problems breathing, worsening allergy symptoms and asthma attacks. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with?

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what is the cymbacor pump. ## The medication name is Symbicort, it contains the active ingredients Budesonide and Formoterol, it is used to treat asthma and COPD. Side effects may include: throat irritation, coughing, headache and trembling. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with?

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