Drug reference
formoterol
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Drug class
Respiratory (B2-Agonist)
Mechanism of action
Long-acting selective beta-2 agonist, Bronchial smooth muscle relaxation.
Common side effects
- Tremor
- Viral infection
- Bronchitis
- Chest Pain
Known interactions (4)
- formoterol + isocarboxazid Major
- formoterol + phenelzine Major
- formoterol + tranylcypromine Major
- formoterol + linezolid Moderate
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is formoterol?
formoterol belongs to: Respiratory.
How does formoterol work?
Long-acting selective beta-2 agonist, Bronchial smooth muscle relaxation.
What are the common side effects of formoterol?
Tremor, Viral infection, Bronchitis, Chest Pain
Which drugs interact with formoterol?
isocarboxazid, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, linezolid
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