Formoterol Solution

Formoterol solution is a medication that is prescribed to treat the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It comes in the form of a nebulizer solution that is typically inhaled twice a day. The medication works by relaxing the muscles around the airways to the lungs to improve airflow. Possible side effects of formoterol solution include a dry mouth, nausea, and diarrhea.

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What Is Formoterol Solution?

Formoterol solution (Perforomist™) is a prescription medication used to prevent airway spasms caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a lung disease that includes both chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

Formoterol solution is used in a nebulizer, a device that changes liquid medications into fine droplets that are inhaled into the lungs.

(Click What Is Formoterol Solution Used For? for more information on what formoterol solution is used for, including possible off-label uses.)

Side Effects of Formoterol Solution

As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with formoterol solution. However, not everyone who takes the medication will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. When side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.

Common side effects of formoterol solution include, but are not limited to:

Diarrhea
Nausea
Irritated nose and throat
Dry mouth.

(Click Side Effects of Formoterol Solution to learn about specific side effects of formoterol solution, including some of the more serious side effects that you should report to your healthcare provider.)

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