Brovana is a medicine approved for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This eMedTV resource explains how Brovana works, describes the effects of the drug, and offers information on when and how to take the medication.
Back pain, leg cramps, and diarrhea are some of the most commonly reported Brovana side effects. This eMedTV page provides a more complete list of other reported side effects, including serious side effects of Brovana that require medical attention.
Brovana is used for preventing airway spasms caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This eMedTV Web page further explains what the medication is used for, explains whether it is approved for use in children, and lists off-label Brovana uses.
The recommended Brovana dosage is one vial using a nebulizer twice a day. This page from the eMedTV Web site discusses Brovana dosing in more detail and provides information on how and when to take the drug (and how to use the nebulizer).
Medicines that may cause Brovana drug interactions include corticosteroids, theophylline, and MAOIs. This eMedTV segment contains a list of other medicines that may interact with Brovana and describes the potentially negative effects that may occur.
Brovana can have a stimulatory effect on the heart and blood pressure. This eMedTV Web page lists other side effects or problems that may occur with Brovana. Warnings and precautions on who should not use this drug are also included in this article.
Potential Brovana (arformoterol tartrate) overdose symptoms include nausea, shakiness, and fatigue. This eMedTV segment lists other possible signs of a Brovana overdose and describes the supportive treatment options that are available for an overdose.
The full risks of using Brovana (arformoterol tartrate) during pregnancy are not known at this time. This eMedTV article offers more information on Brovana and pregnancy, and describes the potential risks of using the drug during pregnancy.
At this time, it is not known whether Brovana (arformoterol tartrate) passes through breast milk. This eMedTV resource provides more information on Brovana and breastfeeding, and explains why women of reproductive age are unlikely to use this drug.
Brovana (arformoterol tartrate) is not yet available in generic form. This article from the eMedTV site offers information on when generic Brovana products may become available and explains the difference between a generic drug and a "generic name."
