Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Foradil Inhaler

Foradil Inhaler

Generic nameFormoterol fumarate
Drug classLong-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist (LABA) bronchodilator
FormsInhaler

Foradil Aerolizer is a dry powder medicine that you breathe in using a special inhaler device called the Aerolizer. It contains formoterol, a long-acting medicine that relaxes the muscles around the airways in the lungs to help you breathe more easily. The brand Foradil Aerolizer has since been discontinued in some markets, but generic formoterol inhalation products are still available.

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