Formoterol solution is a medication that can relieve airway spasms due to chronic bronchitis and emphysema. This eMedTV article explains how this prescription medication works to treat these conditions and offers some precautions of the drug.
Some common side effects of formoterol solution include nausea, dry mouth, and dizziness. This selection from the eMedTV site covers several side effects of formoterol solution, including those that require prompt medical care.
As this part of the eMedTV archives explains, formoterol solution uses include treating the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adults. This page also discusses an off-label formoterol solution use for treating asthma.
This eMedTV Web page explains that when treating COPD with formoterol solution, dosing guidelines are the same for everyone -- one vial (20 mcg of formoterol solution in 2 mL) inhaled twice a day. This article also covers tips for taking the drug.
This eMedTV page explains that when certain medicines (such as MAOIs or beta blockers) are taken with formoterol solution, drug interactions may occur. This page lists other drug interactions with formoterol solution and describes how to avoid them.
Formoterol solution is not intended for quick relief of breathing problems. This eMedTV resource contains other important precautions and warnings with formoterol solution, including what to discuss with your doctor before taking the medication.
