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• Foradil

Foradil is a prescribed medicine approved to treat or prevent airway spasms and exercise-induced asthma. This eMedTV article explains how the drug works, highlights some potential side effects, and offers tips on when and how to take the medication.

• Foradil Side Effects

Chest pain, upper respiratory infections, and tremors are common side effects that can occur with Foradil. This eMedTV Web page takes an in-depth look at common Foradil side effects and also explains which ones may need immediate medical attention.

• Foradil Uses

As this eMedTV page explains, Foradil can be prescribed to adults and children age five and up who suffer from asthma attacks and other similar lung problems. This page describes Foradil uses in more detail and discusses how the medicine works.

• Foradil Dosage

This eMedTV resource explains that the Foradil dosage for treating asthma or COPD is one capsule inhaled twice daily. This page also explains the dosing guidelines for preventing exercise-induced asthma and also offers tips on taking the drug.

• Foradil Drug Interactions

This eMedTV Web page explains that certain diuretics, MAOIs, and some antidepressants are among the medications that can potentially interact with Foradil. This page also explains how some of these Foradil drug interactions can lead to problems.

• Foradil Warnings and Precautions

This eMedTV page describes Foradil warnings and precautions, and lists things to tell your physician before taking the drug. For example, Foradil can have a stimulatory effect on the heart and blood pressure, and may not be safe during pregnancy.

• Foradil and Pregnancy

Foradil may not be safe to take during pregnancy, because it could potentially harm a developing fetus. This eMedTV resource explains the results of animal studies on Foradil and pregnancy, and describes some of the birth defects the drug caused.

• Foradil and Breastfeeding

It is not known if Foradil is passed through breast milk. As this eMedTV page explains, no research has been done on Foradil and breastfeeding. The page also explains why healthcare providers may still prescribe the medicine if you are breastfeeding.

• Foradil Overdose

Symptoms of a Foradil overdose can include nausea, tremors, and headaches. This segment of the eMedTV library also describes some of the factors that will affect a Foradil overdose and lists possible treatment options.

• Generic Foradil

This eMedTV article explains that a patent currently prevents any generic Foradil from being manufactured and sold until March 2019, when the patent expires. This page also explains some of the things that could come up to extend that date past 2019.