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 Serevent, Advair Diskus, 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

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 Elavil and Tofranil
Antidepressants classified as "monoamine oxidase inhibitors," such as Nardil and Parnate
Beta blockers (drugs such as Inderal and Tenormin that are used to control blood pressure and treat various heart conditions)
Steroids such as prednisone and hydrocortisone
Theophylline (Theo-Dur, Slo-Phyllin)
Water pills (diuretics) such as HydroDIURIL or Lasix

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

ASTHMA

For the long-term control of asthma in adults and children 5 years of age and older, the recommended dosage is 1 capsule every 12 hours. Do not use more than 2 capsules per day.