FORMOTEROL FUMARATE
Formoterol is a long-acting reliever that keeps the airways open. It is used in inhalers for asthma and COPD, usually alongside a steroid inhaler.
What Formoterol Fumarate Is Used For
- Long-term control of asthma, with a steroid inhaler
- COPD
- Preventing breathing difficulty and wheeze
Common Side Effects
- Shaky hands (tremor)
- Faster heartbeat
- Headache
Precautions
Formoterol for asthma should always be used together with a steroid inhaler, not on its own. It helps prevent symptoms rather than rescue a sudden severe attack, so keep your reliever to hand. Learning correct inhaler technique makes a real difference.
This page is general information only. It is not a substitute for advice from your doctor or pharmacist, and it does not include dosage. Always follow the directions given to you and read the leaflet inside the pack.
