Formoterol Fumarate
Warnings
What may interact with Formoterol ?
Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
-MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
-caffeine
-cisapride
-diuretics
-furazolidone
-medicines for blood pressure
-medicines for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances
-other medicines for breathing problems
-pimozide
-procarbazine
-risperidone
-sertindole
-some antibiotics like clarithromycin, erythromycin, levofloxacin, and linezolid
-some heart medicines
-steroid medicines like prednisone or cortisone
-stimulant medicines for attention disorders, weight loss, or to stay awake
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Formoterol ?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-diabetes (high blood sugar)
-heart disease
-high blood pressure
-irregular heartbeat or rhythm
-pheochromocytoma
-seizures
-thyroid disease
-an unusual or allergic reaction to formoterol, other medicines, food, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Formoterol ?
Visit your health care provider for regular checks on your progress. Tell your health care provider if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
NEVER use this medicine for an acute asthma attack. You should use your short-acting rescue inhaler for an acute attack. If your symptoms get worse or if you need your short-acting inhalers more often, call your health care provider right away.
This medicine can worsen breathing or cause wheezing right after you use it. Be sure you have a short-acting inhaler for acute attacks (wheezing) nearby. If this happens, stop using this medicine right away and call your health care provider.
This medicine may increase your risk of dying from asthma-related problems. Talk to your health care provider if you have questions.
Do not treat yourself for coughs, colds or allergies without asking your health care provider for advice. Some nonprescription medicines can affect this one.
You and your health care provider should develop an Asthma Action Plan that is just for you. Be sure to know what to do if you are in the yellow (asthma is getting worse) or red (medical alert) zones.
If you are going to need surgery or other procedure, tell your health care provider that you are using this medicine.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store in the refrigerator between 2 and 8 degrees C (36 and 46 degrees F). Do not freeze. Protect from light and heat. Keep this medicine in the foil pouch until ready to use. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
You may also store at room temperature between 20 to 25 degrees C (68 to 77 degrees F) for up to 3 months (90 days). If stored at room temperature, throw away any unused medicine after 3 months or after the expiration date, whichever is sooner.
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