Formoterol - for-MOE-tur-all belongs to the family of medication known as "beta "2 -agonists. It is using to help prevent the symptoms of asthma. When using regularly every day, inhaled formoterol decreases the number and severity of asthma attacks. However, it will not relieve an asthma attack that has already started.
Inhaled formoterol works by preventing certain cells in the lungs and breathing passages from releasing substances that cause asthma symptoms.
This drug must be taken with other asthma medication known as corticosteroids
Formoterol is also using for diseaseds with COPD - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. These are diseases such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
This drug is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada