| formoterol
fumarate - Foradil®
Aerolizer™ |
Noisy
Drug- Rescue Inhaler |
|
The
Foradil Aerolizer ™ is currently the only rescue inhaler not using
a propellant. A foil medication dose is placed into the Aerolizer™
and inhaled by the patient.
Foradil®
Aerolizer™ is NOT to be administered
by EMTBs per Maryland Medical Protocols
|
| Drug
Action |
Rapid-acting
bronchodilator (Beta-2 agonist) |
| Indications |
Respiratory
distress and/or bronchospasm associated with asthma, allergic reaction,
chronic bronchitis or emphysema |
| Contraindications |
Not in
Maryland Medical Protocols |
| Side
Effects |
Tachycardia,
palpitations, hypertension, angina, nervousness, anxiety, muscle tremors,
dizziness, headache, sweating, nausea, vomiting, sore throat |
| Dose |
|
| Supplied
as |
Foradil®
Aerolizer™
|
 |
|
|
Seniors
