Formaxa
Formaxa helps open your airways, making it easier to breathe if you have asthma or COPD.
Form
inhalaatiojauhe, kapseli, kova
Strength
12 mikrog/annos
Active Ingredient
Formoterol fumarate dihydrate
Manufacturer
Laboratoires SMB S.A.
How to Use
Dosage
For asthma (long-term): Take 1 or 2 inhalations once or twice a day. For asthma (before exercise): Take 1 inhalation before exercise. For COPD (long-term): Take 1 inhalation once or twice a day, with extra doses if needed.
Method
You should only breathe in this medicine using an inhaler. Do not swallow the capsules.
Important
Do not take more than 4 inhalations in a day. Also, do not take more than 2 inhalations at one time.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Shaking hands or body (tremor)
- •Headache
- •Pounding heart (palpitations)
RARE
- •Allergic reactions like rash, itching, hives, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
- •Low potassium in blood
- •High blood sugar
- •Feeling restless, anxious, or nervous; trouble sleeping
- •Dizziness
- •Changes in taste
- •Fast heart rate
- •Irregular heartbeat
- •Chest pain or tightness
- •Changes in blood pressure
- •Sore throat or mouth
- •Severe cough or wheezing
- •Feeling sick (nausea)
- •Muscle cramps or pain
- •Sudden severe difficulty breathing (bronchospasm)
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to Formaxa or any of its ingredients.
- This medicine is for long-term treatment and not for sudden asthma attacks. For sudden attacks, use your fast-acting "rescue" inhaler.
- Always follow your doctor's instructions. Do not change your dose or stop taking this medicine without talking to your doctor first.
- Tell your doctor about any heart problems, high blood pressure, diabetes, or thyroid issues you have.
- If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before using Formaxa.
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- If you experience severe allergic reactions (like swelling of face/throat, difficulty breathing), worsening breathing right after use, or if you take too much of this medicine, seek medical help immediately.