Perforomist

Asthma, Bronchoconstriction, maintenance therapy + 6 more

Treatment

20 Active Studies for Perforomist

What is Perforomist

Formoterol

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Formoterol is an inhalable medication used to treat COPD and asthma. It helps to relax and open the airways, providing relief from symptoms. It works quickly (within 2-3 minutes) and lasts for up to 12 hours. It is available on its own or in combination with other medications such as corticosteroids and long-acting muscarinic antagonists. It was approved by the FDA in 2001.

Foradil

is the brand name

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Perforomist Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Foradil

Formoterol

2001

37

Effectiveness

How Perforomist Affects Patients

Formoterol helps open up the airways in the lungs and makes it easier to breathe. It works quickly (around 2-3 minutes) and can last up to 12 hours. People with asthma should not take this alone, as it may increase the risk of death due to asthma.

How Perforomist works in the body

Formoterol is a drug that helps open up airways and reduce swelling in the lungs. It works by targeting specific receptors in the lungs that cause airways to narrow. By activating these receptors, it increases the production of a molecule that helps relax and widen airway muscles, while also reducing the release of substances that cause inflammation.

When to interrupt dosage

The quantity of Perforomist is contingent upon the identified illness, including Bronchial Asthma, Bronchoconstriction and Asthma. The dosage fluctuates according to the delivery mode (e.g. Solution - Respiratory (inhalation) or Aerosol) featured in the table below.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

, 0.012 mg, 0.005 mg, 0.02 mg/mL, 0.0048 mg, 0.0045 mg, 0.009 mg, 0.012 mg/pump actuation, 0.0058 mg/pump actuation, 0.006 mg/pump actuation, 0.005 mg/pump actuation

, Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, Capsule - Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Powder, Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Respiratory (inhalation), Solution, Powder, metered

Asthma

, 0.012 mg, 0.005 mg, 0.02 mg/mL, 0.0048 mg, 0.0045 mg, 0.009 mg, 0.012 mg/pump actuation, 0.0058 mg/pump actuation, 0.006 mg/pump actuation, 0.005 mg/pump actuation

, Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, Capsule - Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Powder, Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Respiratory (inhalation), Solution, Powder, metered

Bronchoconstriction

, 0.012 mg, 0.005 mg, 0.02 mg/mL, 0.0048 mg, 0.0045 mg, 0.009 mg, 0.012 mg/pump actuation, 0.0058 mg/pump actuation, 0.006 mg/pump actuation, 0.005 mg/pump actuation

, Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, Capsule - Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Powder, Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Respiratory (inhalation), Solution, Powder, metered

maintenance therapy

, 0.012 mg, 0.005 mg, 0.02 mg/mL, 0.0048 mg, 0.0045 mg, 0.009 mg, 0.012 mg/pump actuation, 0.0058 mg/pump actuation, 0.006 mg/pump actuation, 0.005 mg/pump actuation

, Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, Capsule - Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Powder, Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Respiratory (inhalation), Solution, Powder, metered

Asthma, Exercise-Induced

, 0.012 mg, 0.005 mg, 0.02 mg/mL, 0.0048 mg, 0.0045 mg, 0.009 mg, 0.012 mg/pump actuation, 0.0058 mg/pump actuation, 0.006 mg/pump actuation, 0.005 mg/pump actuation

, Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, Capsule - Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Powder, Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Respiratory (inhalation), Solution, Powder, metered

Chronic Obstructive Airway Disease

, 0.012 mg, 0.005 mg, 0.02 mg/mL, 0.0048 mg, 0.0045 mg, 0.009 mg, 0.012 mg/pump actuation, 0.0058 mg/pump actuation, 0.006 mg/pump actuation, 0.005 mg/pump actuation

, Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, Capsule - Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Powder, Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Respiratory (inhalation), Solution, Powder, metered

Asthma

, 0.012 mg, 0.005 mg, 0.02 mg/mL, 0.0048 mg, 0.0045 mg, 0.009 mg, 0.012 mg/pump actuation, 0.0058 mg/pump actuation, 0.006 mg/pump actuation, 0.005 mg/pump actuation

, Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, Capsule - Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Powder, Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Respiratory (inhalation), Solution, Powder, metered

Chronic Obstructive Airway Disease

, 0.012 mg, 0.005 mg, 0.02 mg/mL, 0.0048 mg, 0.0045 mg, 0.009 mg, 0.012 mg/pump actuation, 0.0058 mg/pump actuation, 0.006 mg/pump actuation, 0.005 mg/pump actuation

, Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, Capsule - Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Powder, Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Respiratory (inhalation), Solution, Powder, metered

Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive

, 0.012 mg, 0.005 mg, 0.02 mg/mL, 0.0048 mg, 0.0045 mg, 0.009 mg, 0.012 mg/pump actuation, 0.0058 mg/pump actuation, 0.006 mg/pump actuation, 0.005 mg/pump actuation

, Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, Capsule - Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Powder, Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Respiratory (inhalation), Solution, Powder, metered

Warnings

Perforomist has four contraindications. It should be avoided when dealing with any of the conditions stipulated in the following table.

Perforomist Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions

Do Not Combine

Formoterol may interact with Pulse Frequency

Status Asthmaticus

Do Not Combine

Asthma

Do Not Combine

Status Asthmaticus

Do Not Combine

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Perforomist.

Common Perforomist Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Amoxapine

Major

The metabolism of Amoxapine can be decreased when combined with Formoterol.

Astemizole

Major

The metabolism of Astemizole can be decreased when combined with Formoterol.

Clomipramine

Major

The metabolism of Clomipramine can be decreased when combined with Formoterol.

Cyclophosphamide

Major

The metabolism of Cyclophosphamide can be decreased when combined with Formoterol.

Dacomitinib

Major

The metabolism of Dacomitinib can be decreased when combined with Formoterol.

Perforomist Toxicity & Overdose Risk

The toxic dose of formoterol in rats has been found to be 3130mg/kg. Potential symptoms of overdose include chest pain, high or low blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, nervousness, headache, tremors, seizures, and dry mouth. Lab tests may show low potassium levels, high blood sugar, and acidosis. Treatment of an overdose should focus on providing supportive care and monitoring the patient's heart rate. It may also be helpful to use a medication that blocks certain types of adrenergic stimulation.

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Perforomist Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Perforomist?

251 active studies are currently investigating the effectiveness of Perforomist in managing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Moderate to Severe COPD and Chronic Obstructive Airways Disease.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

70 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 4

Chronic Obstructive Airway Disease

7 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 4

maintenance therapy

0 Actively Recruiting

Chronic Obstructive Airway Disease

0 Actively Recruiting

Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive

0 Actively Recruiting

Asthma, Exercise-Induced

0 Actively Recruiting

Asthma

1 Actively Recruiting

Phase 4

Bronchoconstriction

0 Actively Recruiting

Asthma

84 Actively Recruiting

Phase 1, Phase 4, Early Phase 1, Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3

Perforomist Reviews: What are patients saying about Perforomist?

5

Patient Review

11/1/2013

Perforomist for COPD with Chronic Bronchitis

At first, I had a burning sensation in the back of my throat. But after five days of use, my symptoms got worse. I started having a tight chest and severe wheezing. It became difficult to breathe, so I went to see a doctor.

5

Patient Review

3/10/2013

Perforomist for COPD with Chronic Bronchitis

This medication has really helped me out and made a big difference in my life.

5

Patient Review

10/10/2010

Perforomist for Emphysema

The only side effects I experience are dry mouth, losing my voice occasionally, and sometimes feeling off-balance.

5

Patient Review

12/23/2007

Perforomist for Bronchi Muscle Spasm resulting from COPD

5

Patient Review

10/23/2008

Perforomist for Chronic Bronchitis

4

Patient Review

5/22/2010

Perforomist for Asthma

This medication has helped my COPD by reducing my shortness of breath and helping me to breathe more easily.

3.7

Patient Review

7/27/2021

Perforomist for COPD with Chronic Bronchitis

COPD and asthma are very difficult to live with, but this medication has been a godsend. I no longer need my rescue inhaler unless allergies are bad. It's quite expensive, which is a real shame because it's literally helping me stay alive.

2.3

Patient Review

2/13/2012

Perforomist for Additional Controller Medication for Asthma

I haven't noticed any negative effects from this treatment. In fact, I was able to reduce the frequency with which I use it and still see positive results.

1.7

Patient Review

5/18/2016

Perforomist for COPD with Chronic Bronchitis

This made my mouth blister.

1

Patient Review

8/18/2022

Perforomist for Emphysema

This treatment unfortunately gave me high blood pressure and made it difficult to breathe.
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Patient Q&A Section about perforomist

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is the generic for Perforomist?

"Both Perforomist and Brovana are brand-name drugs and there are no generic forms currently available."

Answered by AI

Is Perforomist a steroid?

"Formoterol relaxes the muscles that allow air to enter the lungs, rather than being a steroid. It is classified as a long-acting beta-agonist (LABA)."

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What are the side effects of Perforomist?

"You may experience some, all, or none of the following side effects while taking Perforomist: shakiness (tremor), nausea, headache, nervousness, dizziness, dry mouth, trouble sleeping (insomnia), anxiety, back pain, muscle cramps, sore throat, cough, stuffy nose, skin rash, itching, or changes in your voice."

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What is Perforomist used for?

"PERFOROMIST Inhalation Solution is a medication used to control the symptoms of COPD in adults. COPD is a chronic lung disease that includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both. PERFOROMIST Inhalation Solution is only for use with a nebulizer."

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Clinical Trials for Perforomist

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MoblO2 for Chronic Lung Diseases

18+
All Sexes
Stanford, CA

Many patients with chronic lung disease (e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or interstitial lung disease (ILD)) require supplemental oxygen (O2) at some point during their disease course. Practitioners prescribe O2 to patients with chronic lung disease in hopes of the following: 1) that it will limit desaturation events and combat breathlessness, thus preventing the frustratingly slow pace and numerous rest breaks patients are forced to adopt while doing even simple tasks; 2) that it will allow patients to be more active physically (perhaps increase their ability to exercise) and socially (perhaps leave the home more often); 3) that it will stave off putative complications of hypoxemia (e.g., cognitive dysfunction, pulmonary hypertension) and 4) that it will improve health-related quality of life (HRQL). However, despite the rationale for O2, and prescribers' good intentions, patients generally view O2 with frustration and fear - it threatens their HRQL, which is already impaired by having a condition that imposes itself on every aspect of their lives. Nasal cannulas and delivery devices call unwanted attention to patients when they are out in public. O2 users feel stigmatized and are often viewed as "smokers who get what they deserve, even if they never smoked a day in their lives" - or as disabled, sick or even infectious. O2 steals patients' independence, forcing them to plan their lives around it. The anxiety that patients and their caregivers experience around running out of oxygen, or not getting enough, immobilizes them and restricts participation in activities outside of the home. O2 disrupts the home environment, adding stress, and creating a burden for patients' caregiver-loved-ones who are often saddled with the responsibility of ensuring adequate equipment and supply of O2, and O2 is a constant reminder to patients they are living with a condition that could shorten their lives. O2 delivery equipment is typically heavy, unwieldy and intimidating. Different recommendations (e.g., insurance companies use 88% as a cut-off for SpO2, while many practitioners focus on 90%) make it confusing for patients, which almost certainly affects adherence. O2-requiringpatients are starving for things that can make their lives easier. An auto-adjusting O2 delivery device - one that automatically delivers the correct amount of O2 to maintain blood oxygen at desired, pre-set levels - would alleviate the need for patients to constantly (incessantly for many) monitor their peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO2) and adjust O2flow to meet the demands as exertion levels vary . The MoblO2 device is a battery-operated, light-weight, closed-loop O2 delivery device that houses a regulator (which attaches to compressed gas O2 tanks) and adjusts O2 flow to meet a pre-set blood oxygen level. A pulse oximeter is worn on the ear and transmits via Bluetooth to the device, which adjusts an internal valve to control flow on a second-to-second basis. The user sets the dial to the highest flow of O2 needed to meet the demands of activities they might perform (up to 15 liters per minute), and the device adjusts flow, up to the pre-set level to maintain SpO2 at a preset level (e.g., \> 90%). To conserve O2 supply in the tank - and to avoid over-oxygenation (which could be problematic for a small percentage of patients with the most severe COPD) - the MoblO2 begins to limit O2 flow at a SpO2 of 93%. The device can be manually over-ridden by the user, and should the battery run out - or the device fail for some unforeseen reason - the default position is valve open, so the users receive whatever flow of oxygen has been set on the dial. Given the substantial burdens of O2 on patients and their families, the hassles patients describe with having to monitor their SpO2 and repeatedly adjust the flow of O2 to meet their needs, patients and experts around the world have called for improvements in O2 delivery equipment. The MoblO2 is just such a remarkable improvement and a giant step forward in helping to ease the burdens of O2 on patients who require it. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of the MoblO2 O2 delivery device on a range of outcomes, including physical activity, amount (liters) O2 use; maintenance of adequate SpO2 levels; patient reported outcomes including symptoms, HRQL and satisfaction with the MoblO2 O2 device.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Stanford University

Jeff Swigris, DO, MS

Minnesota Health Solutions

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