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What is Formoterol Fumarate
BudesonideThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryFormoterol is a type of medication that is inhaled to treat asthma and COPD. It relaxes and widens the airways for up to 12 hours, making it easier to breathe. It works quickly (in 2-3 minutes) and is available as a single-entity product or in combination with other medications such as inhaled corticosteroids or long-acting muscarinic antagonists. It is prescribed to both relieve symptoms and for maintenance therapy.
Rhinocortis the brand name
Formoterol Fumarate Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Rhinocort
Budesonide
1994
134
Effectiveness
How Formoterol Fumarate Affects PatientsFormoterol is a drug that helps open up the airways in the lungs to make it easier to breathe. It begins working within 2-3 minutes and can last up to 12 hours. Taking formoterol without other asthma medications has been linked to an increased risk of death, so it should not be used without inhaled corticosteroids.
How Formoterol Fumarate works in the bodyFormoterol is a medication designed to treat pulmonary diseases like COPD and asthma. It works by targeting beta<sub>2</sub> receptors, which are mainly found in the airways of the lungs. Formoterol is 200 times more effective at targeting these receptors than the beta<sub>1</sub> receptors found in the heart. When the beta<sub>2</sub> receptors are activated, it triggers a reaction in the cells that increases levels of cAMP, which relaxes the airways and stops the release of inflammatory molecules.
When to interrupt dosage
The prescribed dosage of Formoterol Fumarate is determined by the diagnosed illness, including Bronchial Asthma, Bronchoconstriction and Asthma. The measure of dosage fluctuates depending on the technique of delivery (e.g. Solution - Respiratory (inhalation) or Aerosol) as featured in the table beneath.Condition
Dosage
Administration
Proteinuria
, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.09 mg, 0.032 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.18 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.5 mg, 9.0 mg, 28.0 mg, 2.3 mg, 0.08 mg, 0.16 mg, 0.00008 mg/hour, 0.32 mg, 1.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 0.125 mg/mL, 4.0 mg, 0.064 mg/pump actuation, 0.4 mg/pump actuation, 0.1 mg/pump actuation, 2.0 mg/pump actuation, 0.2 mg/pump actuation, 0.182 mg/pump actuation
, Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Suspension, Suspension - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Aerosol, metered, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Rectal, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Rectal, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Enema; Kit; Tablet, Enema; Kit; Tablet - Rectal, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Capsule, coated pellets, Capsule, coated pellets - Oral, Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Inhalant - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Powder, metered, Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Cutaneous, Kit - Rectal, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Patch - Cutaneous, Patch
Asthma
, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.09 mg, 0.032 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.18 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.5 mg, 9.0 mg, 28.0 mg, 2.3 mg, 0.08 mg, 0.16 mg, 0.00008 mg/hour, 0.32 mg, 1.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 0.125 mg/mL, 4.0 mg, 0.064 mg/pump actuation, 0.4 mg/pump actuation, 0.1 mg/pump actuation, 2.0 mg/pump actuation, 0.2 mg/pump actuation, 0.182 mg/pump actuation
, Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Suspension, Suspension - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Aerosol, metered, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Rectal, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Rectal, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Enema; Kit; Tablet, Enema; Kit; Tablet - Rectal, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Capsule, coated pellets, Capsule, coated pellets - Oral, Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Inhalant - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Powder, metered, Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Cutaneous, Kit - Rectal, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Patch - Cutaneous, Patch
corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses
, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.09 mg, 0.032 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.18 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.5 mg, 9.0 mg, 28.0 mg, 2.3 mg, 0.08 mg, 0.16 mg, 0.00008 mg/hour, 0.32 mg, 1.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 0.125 mg/mL, 4.0 mg, 0.064 mg/pump actuation, 0.4 mg/pump actuation, 0.1 mg/pump actuation, 2.0 mg/pump actuation, 0.2 mg/pump actuation, 0.182 mg/pump actuation
, Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Suspension, Suspension - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Aerosol, metered, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Rectal, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Rectal, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Enema; Kit; Tablet, Enema; Kit; Tablet - Rectal, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Capsule, coated pellets, Capsule, coated pellets - Oral, Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Inhalant - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Powder, metered, Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Cutaneous, Kit - Rectal, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Patch - Cutaneous, Patch
Acute Coryza
, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.09 mg, 0.032 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.18 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.5 mg, 9.0 mg, 28.0 mg, 2.3 mg, 0.08 mg, 0.16 mg, 0.00008 mg/hour, 0.32 mg, 1.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 0.125 mg/mL, 4.0 mg, 0.064 mg/pump actuation, 0.4 mg/pump actuation, 0.1 mg/pump actuation, 2.0 mg/pump actuation, 0.2 mg/pump actuation, 0.182 mg/pump actuation
, Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Suspension, Suspension - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Aerosol, metered, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Rectal, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Rectal, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Enema; Kit; Tablet, Enema; Kit; Tablet - Rectal, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Capsule, coated pellets, Capsule, coated pellets - Oral, Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Inhalant - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Powder, metered, Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Cutaneous, Kit - Rectal, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Patch - Cutaneous, Patch
Collagenous Colitis
, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.09 mg, 0.032 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.18 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.5 mg, 9.0 mg, 28.0 mg, 2.3 mg, 0.08 mg, 0.16 mg, 0.00008 mg/hour, 0.32 mg, 1.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 0.125 mg/mL, 4.0 mg, 0.064 mg/pump actuation, 0.4 mg/pump actuation, 0.1 mg/pump actuation, 2.0 mg/pump actuation, 0.2 mg/pump actuation, 0.182 mg/pump actuation
, Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Suspension, Suspension - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Aerosol, metered, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Rectal, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Rectal, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Enema; Kit; Tablet, Enema; Kit; Tablet - Rectal, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Capsule, coated pellets, Capsule, coated pellets - Oral, Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Inhalant - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Powder, metered, Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Cutaneous, Kit - Rectal, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Patch - Cutaneous, Patch
Polyps, Nasal
, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.09 mg, 0.032 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.18 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.5 mg, 9.0 mg, 28.0 mg, 2.3 mg, 0.08 mg, 0.16 mg, 0.00008 mg/hour, 0.32 mg, 1.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 0.125 mg/mL, 4.0 mg, 0.064 mg/pump actuation, 0.4 mg/pump actuation, 0.1 mg/pump actuation, 2.0 mg/pump actuation, 0.2 mg/pump actuation, 0.182 mg/pump actuation
, Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Suspension, Suspension - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Aerosol, metered, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Rectal, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Rectal, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Enema; Kit; Tablet, Enema; Kit; Tablet - Rectal, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Capsule, coated pellets, Capsule, coated pellets - Oral, Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Inhalant - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Powder, metered, Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Cutaneous, Kit - Rectal, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Patch - Cutaneous, Patch
Nasal Congestion
, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.09 mg, 0.032 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.18 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.5 mg, 9.0 mg, 28.0 mg, 2.3 mg, 0.08 mg, 0.16 mg, 0.00008 mg/hour, 0.32 mg, 1.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 0.125 mg/mL, 4.0 mg, 0.064 mg/pump actuation, 0.4 mg/pump actuation, 0.1 mg/pump actuation, 2.0 mg/pump actuation, 0.2 mg/pump actuation, 0.182 mg/pump actuation
, Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Suspension, Suspension - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Aerosol, metered, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Rectal, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Rectal, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Enema; Kit; Tablet, Enema; Kit; Tablet - Rectal, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Capsule, coated pellets, Capsule, coated pellets - Oral, Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Inhalant - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Powder, metered, Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Cutaneous, Kit - Rectal, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Patch - Cutaneous, Patch
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.09 mg, 0.032 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.18 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.5 mg, 9.0 mg, 28.0 mg, 2.3 mg, 0.08 mg, 0.16 mg, 0.00008 mg/hour, 0.32 mg, 1.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 0.125 mg/mL, 4.0 mg, 0.064 mg/pump actuation, 0.4 mg/pump actuation, 0.1 mg/pump actuation, 2.0 mg/pump actuation, 0.2 mg/pump actuation, 0.182 mg/pump actuation
, Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Suspension, Suspension - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Aerosol, metered, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Rectal, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Rectal, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Enema; Kit; Tablet, Enema; Kit; Tablet - Rectal, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Capsule, coated pellets, Capsule, coated pellets - Oral, Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Inhalant - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Powder, metered, Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Cutaneous, Kit - Rectal, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Patch - Cutaneous, Patch
Allergic Reaction
, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.09 mg, 0.032 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.18 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.5 mg, 9.0 mg, 28.0 mg, 2.3 mg, 0.08 mg, 0.16 mg, 0.00008 mg/hour, 0.32 mg, 1.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 0.125 mg/mL, 4.0 mg, 0.064 mg/pump actuation, 0.4 mg/pump actuation, 0.1 mg/pump actuation, 2.0 mg/pump actuation, 0.2 mg/pump actuation, 0.182 mg/pump actuation
, Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Suspension, Suspension - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Aerosol, metered, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Rectal, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Rectal, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Enema; Kit; Tablet, Enema; Kit; Tablet - Rectal, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Capsule, coated pellets, Capsule, coated pellets - Oral, Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Inhalant - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Powder, metered, Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Cutaneous, Kit - Rectal, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Patch - Cutaneous, Patch
IGA Glomerulonephritis
, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.09 mg, 0.032 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.18 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.5 mg, 9.0 mg, 28.0 mg, 2.3 mg, 0.08 mg, 0.16 mg, 0.00008 mg/hour, 0.32 mg, 1.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 0.125 mg/mL, 4.0 mg, 0.064 mg/pump actuation, 0.4 mg/pump actuation, 0.1 mg/pump actuation, 2.0 mg/pump actuation, 0.2 mg/pump actuation, 0.182 mg/pump actuation
, Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Suspension, Suspension - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Aerosol, metered, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Rectal, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Rectal, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Enema; Kit; Tablet, Enema; Kit; Tablet - Rectal, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Capsule, coated pellets, Capsule, coated pellets - Oral, Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Inhalant - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Powder, metered, Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Cutaneous, Kit - Rectal, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Patch - Cutaneous, Patch
Rhino Sinusitis
, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.09 mg, 0.032 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.18 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.5 mg, 9.0 mg, 28.0 mg, 2.3 mg, 0.08 mg, 0.16 mg, 0.00008 mg/hour, 0.32 mg, 1.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 0.125 mg/mL, 4.0 mg, 0.064 mg/pump actuation, 0.4 mg/pump actuation, 0.1 mg/pump actuation, 2.0 mg/pump actuation, 0.2 mg/pump actuation, 0.182 mg/pump actuation
, Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Suspension, Suspension - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Aerosol, metered, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Rectal, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Rectal, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Enema; Kit; Tablet, Enema; Kit; Tablet - Rectal, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Capsule, coated pellets, Capsule, coated pellets - Oral, Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Inhalant - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Powder, metered, Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Cutaneous, Kit - Rectal, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Patch - Cutaneous, Patch
Crohn Disease
, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.09 mg, 0.032 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.18 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.5 mg, 9.0 mg, 28.0 mg, 2.3 mg, 0.08 mg, 0.16 mg, 0.00008 mg/hour, 0.32 mg, 1.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 0.125 mg/mL, 4.0 mg, 0.064 mg/pump actuation, 0.4 mg/pump actuation, 0.1 mg/pump actuation, 2.0 mg/pump actuation, 0.2 mg/pump actuation, 0.182 mg/pump actuation
, Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Suspension, Suspension - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Aerosol, metered, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Rectal, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Rectal, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Enema; Kit; Tablet, Enema; Kit; Tablet - Rectal, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Capsule, coated pellets, Capsule, coated pellets - Oral, Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Inhalant - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Powder, metered, Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Cutaneous, Kit - Rectal, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Patch - Cutaneous, Patch
Itching
, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.09 mg, 0.032 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.18 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.5 mg, 9.0 mg, 28.0 mg, 2.3 mg, 0.08 mg, 0.16 mg, 0.00008 mg/hour, 0.32 mg, 1.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 0.125 mg/mL, 4.0 mg, 0.064 mg/pump actuation, 0.4 mg/pump actuation, 0.1 mg/pump actuation, 2.0 mg/pump actuation, 0.2 mg/pump actuation, 0.182 mg/pump actuation
, Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Suspension, Suspension - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Aerosol, metered, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Rectal, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Rectal, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Enema; Kit; Tablet, Enema; Kit; Tablet - Rectal, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Capsule, coated pellets, Capsule, coated pellets - Oral, Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Inhalant - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Powder, metered, Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Cutaneous, Kit - Rectal, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Patch - Cutaneous, Patch
maintenance therapy
, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.09 mg, 0.032 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.18 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.5 mg, 9.0 mg, 28.0 mg, 2.3 mg, 0.08 mg, 0.16 mg, 0.00008 mg/hour, 0.32 mg, 1.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 0.125 mg/mL, 4.0 mg, 0.064 mg/pump actuation, 0.4 mg/pump actuation, 0.1 mg/pump actuation, 2.0 mg/pump actuation, 0.2 mg/pump actuation, 0.182 mg/pump actuation
, Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Suspension, Suspension - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Aerosol, metered, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Rectal, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Rectal, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Enema; Kit; Tablet, Enema; Kit; Tablet - Rectal, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Capsule, coated pellets, Capsule, coated pellets - Oral, Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Inhalant - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Powder, metered, Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Cutaneous, Kit - Rectal, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Patch - Cutaneous, Patch
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.09 mg, 0.032 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.18 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.5 mg, 9.0 mg, 28.0 mg, 2.3 mg, 0.08 mg, 0.16 mg, 0.00008 mg/hour, 0.32 mg, 1.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 0.125 mg/mL, 4.0 mg, 0.064 mg/pump actuation, 0.4 mg/pump actuation, 0.1 mg/pump actuation, 2.0 mg/pump actuation, 0.2 mg/pump actuation, 0.182 mg/pump actuation
, Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Suspension, Suspension - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Aerosol, metered, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Rectal, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Rectal, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Enema; Kit; Tablet, Enema; Kit; Tablet - Rectal, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Capsule, coated pellets, Capsule, coated pellets - Oral, Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Inhalant - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Powder, metered, Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Cutaneous, Kit - Rectal, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Patch - Cutaneous, Patch
Ulcerative Colitis
, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.09 mg, 0.032 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.18 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.5 mg, 9.0 mg, 28.0 mg, 2.3 mg, 0.08 mg, 0.16 mg, 0.00008 mg/hour, 0.32 mg, 1.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 0.125 mg/mL, 4.0 mg, 0.064 mg/pump actuation, 0.4 mg/pump actuation, 0.1 mg/pump actuation, 2.0 mg/pump actuation, 0.2 mg/pump actuation, 0.182 mg/pump actuation
, Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Suspension, Suspension - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Aerosol, metered, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Rectal, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Rectal, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Enema; Kit; Tablet, Enema; Kit; Tablet - Rectal, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Capsule, coated pellets, Capsule, coated pellets - Oral, Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Inhalant - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Powder, metered, Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Cutaneous, Kit - Rectal, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Patch - Cutaneous, Patch
Vasomotor Rhinitis
, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.09 mg, 0.032 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.18 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.5 mg, 9.0 mg, 28.0 mg, 2.3 mg, 0.08 mg, 0.16 mg, 0.00008 mg/hour, 0.32 mg, 1.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 0.125 mg/mL, 4.0 mg, 0.064 mg/pump actuation, 0.4 mg/pump actuation, 0.1 mg/pump actuation, 2.0 mg/pump actuation, 0.2 mg/pump actuation, 0.182 mg/pump actuation
, Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Suspension, Suspension - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Aerosol, metered, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Rectal, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Rectal, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Enema; Kit; Tablet, Enema; Kit; Tablet - Rectal, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Capsule, coated pellets, Capsule, coated pellets - Oral, Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Inhalant - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Powder, metered, Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Cutaneous, Kit - Rectal, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Patch - Cutaneous, Patch
Crohn's Disease
, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.09 mg, 0.032 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.18 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.5 mg, 9.0 mg, 28.0 mg, 2.3 mg, 0.08 mg, 0.16 mg, 0.00008 mg/hour, 0.32 mg, 1.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 0.125 mg/mL, 4.0 mg, 0.064 mg/pump actuation, 0.4 mg/pump actuation, 0.1 mg/pump actuation, 2.0 mg/pump actuation, 0.2 mg/pump actuation, 0.182 mg/pump actuation
, Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Suspension, Suspension - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Aerosol, metered, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Rectal, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Rectal, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Enema; Kit; Tablet, Enema; Kit; Tablet - Rectal, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Capsule, coated pellets, Capsule, coated pellets - Oral, Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Inhalant - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Powder, metered, Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Cutaneous, Kit - Rectal, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Patch - Cutaneous, Patch
Crohn Disease
, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.09 mg, 0.032 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.18 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.5 mg, 9.0 mg, 28.0 mg, 2.3 mg, 0.08 mg, 0.16 mg, 0.00008 mg/hour, 0.32 mg, 1.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 0.125 mg/mL, 4.0 mg, 0.064 mg/pump actuation, 0.4 mg/pump actuation, 0.1 mg/pump actuation, 2.0 mg/pump actuation, 0.2 mg/pump actuation, 0.182 mg/pump actuation
, Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Suspension, Suspension - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Aerosol, metered, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Rectal, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Rectal, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Enema; Kit; Tablet, Enema; Kit; Tablet - Rectal, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Capsule, coated pellets, Capsule, coated pellets - Oral, Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Inhalant - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Powder, metered, Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Cutaneous, Kit - Rectal, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Patch - Cutaneous, Patch
Warnings
Formoterol Fumarate has four contraindications and should not be taken concurrently with the conditions in the table below.Formoterol Fumarate ContraindicationsCondition
Risk Level
Notes
Asthma
Do Not Combine
Severe Hepatic Impairment
Do Not Combine
primary treatment of status asthmaticus
Do Not Combine
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Budesonide may interact with Pulse Frequency
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Budesonide may interact with Pulse Frequency
Common Formoterol Fumarate Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
2-Methoxyethanol
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Budesonide is combined with 2-Methoxyethanol.
9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Budesonide is combined with 9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A.
Abatacept
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Budesonide is combined with Abatacept.
Abemaciclib
Major
The metabolism of Abemaciclib can be increased when combined with Budesonide.
Abetimus
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Budesonide is combined with Abetimus.
Formoterol Fumarate Toxicity & Overdose RiskThe lowest toxic dose in rats of Formoterol has been found to be 3130mg/kg. Symptoms of an overdose include chest pain, high or low blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, nervousness, headache, shaking, seizures, and dry mouth. Patients may also experience low levels of potassium, high blood sugar, and an imbalance of acids in the blood. Treatment of an overdose should focus on relieving symptoms and monitoring the heart. A beta-blocker may be used to reduce any excessive stimulation of the adrenal glands.
Formoterol Fumarate Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Formoterol Fumarate?
251 active clinical trials are currently underway to assess the potential of Formoterol Fumarate to mitigate Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Moderate to Severe COPD and Chronic Obstructive Airway Disease.Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Asthma
159 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 4, Early Phase 1, Phase 3
Ulcerative Colitis
99 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 3, Phase 1, Phase 4, Early Phase 1
Crohn Disease
0 Actively Recruiting
Rhino Sinusitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Collagenous Colitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Vasomotor Rhinitis
0 Actively Recruiting
maintenance therapy
0 Actively Recruiting
corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses
0 Actively Recruiting
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
100 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Early Phase 1, Phase 4
Nasal Congestion
1 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Polyps, Nasal
0 Actively Recruiting
Crohn Disease
0 Actively Recruiting
Allergic Reaction
3 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 4
IGA Glomerulonephritis
2 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3
Proteinuria
5 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 4
Itching
10 Actively Recruiting
Phase 4, Phase 3, Phase 2, Phase 1
Acute Coryza
0 Actively Recruiting
Crohn's Disease
35 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 3, Phase 4
Formoterol Fumarate Reviews: What are patients saying about Formoterol Fumarate?
5Patient Review
7/21/2009 Unfortunately, this medication caused me to have a grand mal seizure after just two months of use.
5Patient Review
5/5/2011 We were very happy with this product and it's effectiveness. However, we cannot find it in Malta anymore, not even at our hospital.
5Patient Review
8/17/2009 This treatment is highly effective.
5Patient Review
12/28/2014 This drug has been a game-changer for me. I've had asthma all my life, and this medication has allowed me to live symptom-free for the past four years. I only need to take it once or twice a year now, which is a huge improvement over my previous quality of life.
5Patient Review
10/26/2014 I had a really rough couple of days with bad coughing and wheezing, but this treatment cleared most of it up within 48 hours.
4.3Patient Review
3/4/2013 I was having a lot of trouble breathing at night, but since using this product I've seen a drastic improvement. I don't have asthma, but this has still helped me a great deal.
3.3Patient Review
9/20/2008 I had a severe skin rash reaction to symbicort, which has formoterol in it. I had to go see a dermatologist and use a steroid cream to get rid of it. Even after all of that, it took several weeks for the rash to completely heal.
2.3Patient Review
3/26/20082Patient Review
8/29/2012 My doctor prescribed this to me because my inhaler wasn't helping with my shortness of breath, but I haven't noticed any real difference after taking it for a month.
2Patient Review
11/26/2008 After developing a severe allergy to corticosteroids, I was switched to this medication. It controls my asthma effectively, but has some unfortunate side effects, like nausea and muscle cramping. The hard part is when I travel finding a refrigerator to keep it in.
Patient Q&A Section about formoterol fumarate
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.What is formoterol fumarate?
"Formoterol prevents or decreases wheezing and trouble breathing caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease."
Answered by AI
What is the brand name for formoterol fumarate?
"Perforomist is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease."
Answered by AI
What kind of drug is formoterol?
"Formoterol is a medication that is inhaled through the mouth to open up the air passages in the lungs. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators."
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