Foratec Respules 15 mcg/2 mL

Foratec Respules 15 mcg/2 mL is a formoterol medicine used for asthma maintenance treatment. Each respule contains 15 micrograms of formoterol in 2 mL, delivered as a nebulizer solution rather than a tablet. Formoterol is a long-acting beta2-agonist (LABA) that helps open the airways and make breathing easier over time. It is not a rescue medicine for sudden asthma symptoms.

How it works: Formoterol relaxes the smooth muscles around the airways, which helps keep the breathing tubes open. In this respule form, the medicine is inhaled through a nebulizer so it can act directly in the lungs and help prevent bronchospasm over time.

Foratec Respules 15 mcg/2 mL is a higher-strength form of formoterol meant for patients whose doctor has specifically chosen this dose after assessing their asthma control and inhaled treatment plan. It may be used when a lower formoterol strength would not provide enough maintenance benefit, but it should not be started or changed on your own. Because it is a respule for nebulization, it is used differently from tablets and works through the lungs rather than being swallowed.

• Maintenance treatment of asthma
• Prevention of wheezing
• Reduction of bronchospasm
• Long-term airway opening support

• Use Foratec Respules 15 mcg/2 mL only with a nebulizer as directed by your doctor; do not swallow it.
• Open the respule only when you are ready to use it and pour the full 2 mL into the nebulizer cup.
• Breathe in the mist through the mouthpiece or mask until the nebulizer stops producing medicine.
• Use this medicine on a regular schedule, not as a quick-relief treatment during an asthma attack.
• Do not mix it with other medicines in the nebulizer unless your prescriber or pharmacist tells you to do so.
• If you also use a rescue inhaler, keep it available for sudden symptoms, since this product is not meant for immediate relief.

Each Foratec Respules 15 mcg/2 mL respule provides 15 micrograms of formoterol in 2 mL for nebulized use. The exact frequency and maximum daily amount depend on your doctor’s asthma plan and how you respond to treatment, and you should not use more than prescribed. Because this is a higher-strength formoterol product, the dose should be individualized by a clinician and not adjusted on your own.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Formoterol may include:

• Tremor
• Nervousness
• Headache
• Palpitations
• Muscle cramps
• Throat irritation
• Nausea

• Do not use Foratec Respules 15 mcg/2 mL for sudden asthma attacks.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, an abnormal heartbeat, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, or seizures.
• This higher-strength LABA may cause more noticeable tremor or heartbeat effects in sensitive patients.
• Use caution with other stimulants, including caffeine and decongestant products, because they can worsen side effects.
• Tell your clinician about all inhaled asthma medicines so your treatment plan does not duplicate LABA therapy.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use only if your doctor says the benefit outweighs the risk.
• Do not drive or do activities that require full alertness if you feel shaky, dizzy, or your heart is racing after use.

• Other long-acting beta-agonists or combination inhalers containing a LABA
• Beta-blockers such as propranolol, which may reduce formoterol’s effect
• Diuretics, which can increase the risk of low potassium
• MAO inhibitors or tricyclic antidepressants, which may increase cardiovascular side effects
• Decongestants and other stimulant medicines

Store Foratec Respules 15 mcg/2 mL in the original pack at room temperature, away from light and moisture, and do not use a respule if the solution looks changed or the packaging is damaged.