Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy Interaction | Foratec 15mcg Respules may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. |
| Lactation Interaction | Foratec 15mcg Respules is safe to use during lactation. \nHuman studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby. |
| Expert Advice | Do not use formoterol inhalation to treat an asthma attack that has already begun. Do not use this drug, if you are allergic to formoterol. Never place a capsule in the mouthpiece of the inhaler. Consult your doctor before taking formoterol, If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breast feeding. It should be taken as an inhaler or nebulizer after clearly following instructions of the doctor and the instructions given in the patient information leaflet in the medication box. |
| Common Side Effect | Tremor, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Headache, Dryness in mouth, Palpitations, Restlessness, Muscle cramp. |
| How to Use | Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Twist off the top of the respule/transpule and squeeze all the liquid into the nebulizer. It should be used right away after opening. |
| Driving | Foratec 15mcg Respules may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive. |
| Kidney | Foratec 15mcg Respules is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Foratec 15mcg Respules may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | There is limited information available on the use of Foratec 15mcg Respules in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Mechanism of action | Foratec 15mcg Respules is a long-acting bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and makes breathing easier. |
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