User:Mr. Ibrahem/Formoterol

Formoterol, also known as eformoterol, is a used in the long term management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is used by breathing it into the lungs. Full effects take about 2 hours and last about 12 h.

Common side effects include dry mouth, trouble sleeping, nausea, and throat inflammation. Other side effects may include bronchospasm, anaphylaxis, and QT prolongation. In asthma, it may increase the risk of death if used without an inhaled steroid. Use in pregnancy is of unclear safety. It is a long-acting β2 agonist (LABA).

Formoterol was patented in 1972 and came into medical use in 1998. It is available as a generic medication. In the United Kingdom it costs the NHS about £12 per month as of 2021. In the United States this amount costs about 285 USD. It is also available in combination as budesonide/formoterol, mometasone/formoterol, and beclometasone/formoterol.