Foradil

Do not use Foradil more often than prescribed. Excessive use can cause heart irregularities. Use Foradil with caution if you have any kind of heart disorder or high blood pressure. Notify your doctor immediately if you experience palpitations, chest pain, rapid heart rate, or tremor.

Do not use Foradil in combination with salmeterol, or other long-acting inhalers. They contain the same type of active ingredient and will provide no extra benefit. If you've been using a short-acting inhaler on a routine basis, you should stop using it regularly and reserve it for occasional relief of acute attacks.

Call your doctor immediately if you develop hives, rash, or swelling, or if you have an asthma attack that does not respond to your usual medication. Foradil has been known to cause allergic reactions and acute asthma attacks.

Possible food and drug interactions when taking Foradil Aerolizer

If Foradil is taken with certain other drugs, the effect of either may be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Foradil with the following:

• Antidepressants categorized as "tricyclics," such as amitriptyline and imipramine
• Antidepressants classified as "monoamine oxidase inhibitors," such as phenelzine and tranylcypromine
• Beta blockers (drugs such as atenolol and propranolol that are used to control blood pressure and treat various heart conditions)
• Steroids such as prednisone and hydrocortisone
• Theophylline
• Water pills (diuretics) such as hydrochlorothiazide or furosemide

Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

The possibility of harm during pregnancy has not been ruled out. Foradil is recommended for pregnant women only if the potential benefit outweighs the potential risk. Inform your doctor immediately if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

It's not known whether Foradil appears in breast milk. Use this medication with caution if you are nursing.

Recommended dosage for Foradil Aerolizer