arformoterol (Rx)

Brand and Other Names:Brovana, Erdotin

Dosing & Uses

AdultPediatric

Dosage Forms & Strengths

nebulizer solution

  • 15mcg/2mL

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

15 mcg inhaled via nebulization twice daily (AM & PM)

Not to exceed 30 mcg/day

Renal Impairment

Dose adjustment not necessary

Hepatic Impairment

Use caution; systemic drug exposure prolonged; dose adjustment not necessary

Saftety and efficacy not established

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            Contraindicated (2)

            • cisapride

              arformoterol and cisapride both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • thioridazine

              arformoterol and thioridazine both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            Serious - Use Alternative (35)

            • adagrasib

              adagrasib, arformoterol. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Each drug prolongs the QTc interval, which may increased the risk of Torsade de pointes, other serious arryhthmias, and sudden death. If coadministration unavoidable, more frequent monitoring is recommended for such patients.

            • amisulpride

              arformoterol and amisulpride both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. ECG monitoring is recommended if coadministered.

            • amitriptyline

              amitriptyline, arformoterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

            • amoxapine

              amoxapine, arformoterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

            • clomipramine

              clomipramine, arformoterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

            • desipramine

              desipramine, arformoterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

            • doxepin

              doxepin, arformoterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

            • fexinidazole

              fexinidazole and arformoterol both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of fexinidazole with drugs known to block potassium channels or prolong QT interval.

            • formoterol

              arformoterol and formoterol both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • foscarnet

              arformoterol and foscarnet both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • glasdegib

              arformoterol and glasdegib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration unavoidable, monitor for increased risk of QTc interval prolongation.

            • hydroxychloroquine sulfate

              hydroxychloroquine sulfate and arformoterol both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • imipramine

              imipramine, arformoterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

            • indacaterol, inhaled

              arformoterol and indacaterol, inhaled both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • inotuzumab

              inotuzumab and arformoterol both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unable to avoid concomitant use, obtain ECGs and electrolytes before and after initiation of any drug known to prolong QTc, and periodically monitor as clinically indicated during treatment.

            • isocarboxazid

              isocarboxazid increases effects of arformoterol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Risk of acute hypertensive episode.

            • ivosidenib

              ivosidenib and arformoterol both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of QTc prolonging drugs with ivosidenib or replace with alternate therapies. If coadministration of a QTc prolonging drug is unavoidable, monitor for increased risk of QTc interval prolongation.

            • lefamulin

              lefamulin and arformoterol both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • linezolid

              linezolid increases effects of arformoterol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Risk of acute hypertensive episode.

            • lofepramine

              lofepramine, arformoterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

            • lopinavir

              arformoterol and lopinavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • macimorelin

              macimorelin and arformoterol both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Macimorelin causes an increase of ~11 msec in the corrected QT interval. Avoid coadministration with drugs that prolong QT interval, which could increase risk for developing torsade de pointes-type ventricular tachycardia. Allow sufficient washout time of drugs that are known to prolong the QT interval before administering macimorelin.

            • maprotiline

              maprotiline, arformoterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

            • mobocertinib

              mobocertinib and arformoterol both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration unavoidable, reduce mobocertinib dose and monitor QTc interval more frequently.

            • nortriptyline

              nortriptyline, arformoterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

            • ondansetron

              arformoterol and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • panobinostat

              arformoterol and panobinostat both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Panobinostat is known to significantly prolong QT interval. Panobinostat prescribing information states use with drugs known to prolong QTc is not recommended.

            • phenelzine

              phenelzine increases effects of arformoterol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Risk of acute hypertensive episode.

            • pimozide

              arformoterol and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • protriptyline

              protriptyline, arformoterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

            • tranylcypromine

              tranylcypromine increases effects of arformoterol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Risk of acute hypertensive episode.

            • trazodone

              trazodone, arformoterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

            • trimipramine

              trimipramine, arformoterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

            • umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled

              arformoterol increases toxicity of umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Exercise extreme caution when vilanterol coadministered with drugs that prolong QTc interval; adrenergic agonist effects on the cardiovascular system may be potentiated.

            • vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled

              arformoterol increases toxicity of vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Exercise extreme caution when vilanterol coadministered with drugs that prolong QTc interval; adrenergic agonist effects on the cardiovascular system may be potentiated.

            Monitor Closely (341)

            • acebutolol

              acebutolol increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              acebutolol decreases effects of arformoterol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • aceclofenac

              aceclofenac increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • acemetacin

              acemetacin increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • albuterol

              albuterol and arformoterol both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              albuterol and arformoterol both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              albuterol and arformoterol both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • alfentanil

              alfentanil increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • alfuzosin

              arformoterol and alfuzosin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

              alfuzosin and arformoterol both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • alprazolam

              alprazolam increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • amiloride

              amiloride increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • amiodarone

              arformoterol and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • amitriptyline

              amitriptyline increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • amobarbital

              amobarbital increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • amoxapine

              amoxapine increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • anagrelide

              arformoterol and anagrelide both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • apomorphine

              apomorphine and arformoterol both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • aripiprazole

              aripiprazole increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              aripiprazole and arformoterol both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • armodafinil

              arformoterol and armodafinil both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • arsenic trioxide

              arformoterol and arsenic trioxide both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • artemether

              artemether and arformoterol both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • artemether/lumefantrine

              arformoterol and artemether/lumefantrine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • asenapine

              arformoterol and asenapine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • asenapine transdermal

              asenapine transdermal and arformoterol both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • aspirin

              aspirin increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • aspirin rectal

              aspirin rectal increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor. .

            • aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate

              aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • atenolol

              atenolol increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              atenolol decreases effects of arformoterol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • atomoxetine

              arformoterol, atomoxetine. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Exercise caution if beta-agonists and atomoxetine are coadministered. Interaction may be less likely with inhaled beta-agonists versus those given systemically. .

              atomoxetine and arformoterol both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • azelastine

              azelastine increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • azithromycin

              azithromycin increases toxicity of arformoterol by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • bedaquiline

              arformoterol and bedaquiline both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. ECG should be monitored closely

            • belladonna and opium

              belladonna and opium increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • bendroflumethiazide

              arformoterol and bendroflumethiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • benperidol

              benperidol increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • benzphetamine

              arformoterol and benzphetamine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and benzphetamine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • betaxolol

              betaxolol increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              betaxolol decreases effects of arformoterol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • bisoprolol

              bisoprolol increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              bisoprolol decreases effects of arformoterol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • brompheniramine

              brompheniramine increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • bumetanide

              arformoterol and bumetanide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • buprenorphine

              arformoterol and buprenorphine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • buprenorphine buccal

              buprenorphine buccal increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              buprenorphine buccal and arformoterol both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • buprenorphine subdermal implant

              buprenorphine subdermal implant and arformoterol both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • buprenorphine transdermal

              buprenorphine transdermal and arformoterol both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • buprenorphine, long-acting injection

              buprenorphine, long-acting injection and arformoterol both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • butabarbital

              butabarbital increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • butalbital

              butalbital increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • butorphanol

              butorphanol increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • caffeine

              arformoterol and caffeine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • carbenoxolone

              arformoterol and carbenoxolone both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • carbinoxamine

              carbinoxamine increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • carvedilol

              carvedilol increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              carvedilol decreases effects of arformoterol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • celecoxib

              celecoxib increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • celiprolol

              celiprolol increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              celiprolol decreases effects of arformoterol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ceritinib

              ceritinib and arformoterol both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • chloral hydrate

              chloral hydrate increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • chlordiazepoxide

              chlordiazepoxide increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • chloroquine

              chloroquine increases toxicity of arformoterol by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • chlorothiazide

              arformoterol and chlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • chlorpheniramine

              chlorpheniramine increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • chlorpromazine

              chlorpromazine increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • chlorthalidone

              arformoterol and chlorthalidone both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • choline magnesium trisalicylate

              choline magnesium trisalicylate increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor. .

            • cinnarizine

              cinnarizine increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ciprofloxacin

              arformoterol and ciprofloxacin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • citalopram

              arformoterol and citalopram both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • clarithromycin

              arformoterol and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • clemastine

              clemastine increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • clomipramine

              clomipramine increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • clonazepam

              clonazepam increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • clorazepate

              clorazepate increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • clozapine

              clozapine increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and clozapine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • codeine

              codeine increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • crizotinib

              arformoterol and crizotinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cyclizine

              cyclizine increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cyclopenthiazide

              arformoterol and cyclopenthiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cyproheptadine

              cyproheptadine increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dasatinib

              arformoterol and dasatinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • deflazacort

              arformoterol and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • degarelix

              arformoterol and degarelix both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • desipramine

              desipramine increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and desipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • deutetrabenazine

              arformoterol and deutetrabenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. At the maximum recommended dose, deutetrabenazine does not prolong QT interval to a clinically relevant extent. Certain circumstances may increase risk of torsade de pointes and/or sudden death in association with drugs that prolong the QTc interval (eg, bradycardia, hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, coadministration with other drugs that prolong QTc interval, presence of congenital QT prolongation).

            • dexchlorpheniramine

              dexchlorpheniramine increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dexfenfluramine

              arformoterol and dexfenfluramine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and dexfenfluramine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dexmedetomidine

              dexmedetomidine increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dexmethylphenidate

              arformoterol and dexmethylphenidate both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and dexmethylphenidate both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dextroamphetamine

              arformoterol and dextroamphetamine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and dextroamphetamine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dextromoramide

              dextromoramide increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • diamorphine

              diamorphine increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dichlorphenamide

              dichlorphenamide and arformoterol both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              dichlorphenamide, arformoterol. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Both drugs can cause metabolic acidosis.

            • diclofenac

              diclofenac increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • diethylpropion

              arformoterol and diethylpropion both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and diethylpropion both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • difenoxin hcl

              difenoxin hcl increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • diflunisal

              diflunisal increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • digoxin

              digoxin increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dimenhydrinate

              dimenhydrinate increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • diphenhydramine

              diphenhydramine increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • diphenoxylate hcl

              diphenoxylate hcl increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dipipanone

              dipipanone increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • disopyramide

              arformoterol and disopyramide both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dobutamine

              arformoterol and dobutamine both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and dobutamine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and dobutamine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dofetilide

              dofetilide increases toxicity of arformoterol by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dolasetron

              arformoterol and dolasetron both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • donepezil

              donepezil and arformoterol both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dopamine

              arformoterol and dopamine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and dopamine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dopexamine

              arformoterol and dopexamine both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and dopexamine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and dopexamine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • doxepin

              doxepin increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              doxepin and arformoterol both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dronedarone

              arformoterol and dronedarone both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • droperidol

              droperidol increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and droperidol both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • drospirenone

              drospirenone increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • efavirenz

              efavirenz and arformoterol both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • eliglustat

              arformoterol and eliglustat both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • encorafenib

              arformoterol and encorafenib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • entrectinib

              arformoterol and entrectinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ephedrine

              arformoterol and ephedrine both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and ephedrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and ephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • epinephrine

              arformoterol and epinephrine both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and epinephrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and epinephrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • epinephrine racemic

              arformoterol and epinephrine racemic both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and epinephrine racemic both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and epinephrine racemic both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • eribulin

              arformoterol and eribulin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • erythromycin base

              arformoterol and erythromycin base both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • erythromycin ethylsuccinate

              arformoterol and erythromycin ethylsuccinate both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • erythromycin lactobionate

              arformoterol and erythromycin lactobionate both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • erythromycin stearate

              arformoterol and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • escitalopram

              escitalopram increases toxicity of arformoterol by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • esmolol

              esmolol increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              esmolol decreases effects of arformoterol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • estazolam

              estazolam increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ethacrynic acid

              arformoterol and ethacrynic acid both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ethanol

              ethanol increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • etodolac

              etodolac increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fenfluramine

              arformoterol and fenfluramine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and fenfluramine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fenoprofen

              fenoprofen increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fexinidazole

              arformoterol and fexinidazole both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fingolimod

              fingolimod and arformoterol both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • flecainide

              arformoterol and flecainide both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fluconazole

              arformoterol and fluconazole both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fluoxetine

              arformoterol and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • fluphenazine

              fluphenazine increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and fluphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • flurazepam

              flurazepam increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • flurbiprofen

              flurbiprofen increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • formoterol

              arformoterol and formoterol both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and formoterol both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and formoterol both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fostemsavir

              arformoterol and fostemsavir both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. QTc prolongation reported with higher than recommended doses of fostemsavir.

            • furosemide

              arformoterol and furosemide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • gemifloxacin

              arformoterol and gemifloxacin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • gemtuzumab

              arformoterol and gemtuzumab both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • gentamicin

              arformoterol and gentamicin both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • gilteritinib

              gilteritinib and arformoterol both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • goserelin

              goserelin increases toxicity of arformoterol by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.

            • granisetron

              arformoterol and granisetron both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • green tea

              green tea increases effects of arformoterol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Due to caffeine content. Combination may increase CNS stimulatory effects due to caffeine in green tea.

            • haloperidol

              haloperidol increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              haloperidol and arformoterol both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • histrelin

              histrelin increases toxicity of arformoterol by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.

            • hydrochlorothiazide

              arformoterol and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • hydromorphone

              hydromorphone increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • hydroxyzine

              hydroxyzine increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and hydroxyzine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ibuprofen

              ibuprofen increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ibuprofen IV

              ibuprofen IV increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ibutilide

              arformoterol and ibutilide both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • iloperidone

              iloperidone increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and iloperidone both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • imipramine

              imipramine increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • indapamide

              arformoterol and indapamide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • indomethacin

              indomethacin increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • isoflurane

              arformoterol and isoflurane both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • isoproterenol

              arformoterol and isoproterenol both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and isoproterenol both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and isoproterenol both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • isradipine

              arformoterol and isradipine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • itraconazole

              arformoterol and itraconazole both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ketoprofen

              ketoprofen increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ketorolac

              ketorolac increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ketorolac intranasal

              ketorolac intranasal increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor. .

            • ketotifen, ophthalmic

              ketotifen, ophthalmic increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • labetalol

              labetalol increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              labetalol decreases effects of arformoterol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lapatinib

              arformoterol and lapatinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lenvatinib

              arformoterol and lenvatinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Lenvatinib prescribing information recommends monitoring ECG closely when coadministered with QT prolonging drugs.

            • leuprolide

              leuprolide increases toxicity of arformoterol by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.

            • levalbuterol

              arformoterol and levalbuterol both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and levalbuterol both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and levalbuterol both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • levofloxacin

              arformoterol and levofloxacin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • levorphanol

              levorphanol increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lisdexamfetamine

              arformoterol and lisdexamfetamine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and lisdexamfetamine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lithium

              arformoterol and lithium both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lofepramine

              lofepramine increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lofexidine

              lofexidine increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and lofexidine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • loperamide

              arformoterol and loperamide both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • loprazolam

              loprazolam increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lorazepam

              lorazepam increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lormetazepam

              lormetazepam increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lornoxicam

              lornoxicam increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • loxapine

              loxapine increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • loxapine inhaled

              loxapine inhaled increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • maprotiline

              maprotiline increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and maprotiline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • marijuana

              marijuana increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • meclofenamate

              meclofenamate increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • mefenamic acid

              mefenamic acid increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • mefloquine

              arformoterol and mefloquine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • melatonin

              melatonin increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • meloxicam

              meloxicam increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • meperidine

              meperidine increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • meprobamate

              meprobamate increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • metaproterenol

              arformoterol and metaproterenol both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and metaproterenol both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and metaproterenol both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • methadone

              methadone increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and methadone both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • methamphetamine

              arformoterol and methamphetamine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and methamphetamine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • methyclothiazide

              arformoterol and methyclothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • methylenedioxymethamphetamine

              arformoterol and methylenedioxymethamphetamine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and methylenedioxymethamphetamine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • methylphenidate

              arformoterol and methylphenidate both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • metolazone

              arformoterol and metolazone both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • metoprolol

              metoprolol increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              metoprolol decreases effects of arformoterol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • midazolam

              midazolam increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • midodrine

              arformoterol and midodrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and midodrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • midostaurin

              arformoterol and midostaurin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • mifepristone

              mifepristone, arformoterol. QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Use alternatives if available.

            • mirtazapine

              mirtazapine increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and mirtazapine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • modafinil

              arformoterol and modafinil both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • morphine

              morphine increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • motherwort

              motherwort increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • moxifloxacin

              arformoterol and moxifloxacin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • moxonidine

              moxonidine increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nabilone

              nabilone increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nabumetone

              nabumetone increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nadolol

              nadolol increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              nadolol decreases effects of arformoterol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nalbuphine

              nalbuphine increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • naproxen

              naproxen increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nebivolol

              nebivolol increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              nebivolol decreases effects of arformoterol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nilotinib

              arformoterol and nilotinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • norepinephrine

              arformoterol and norepinephrine both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and norepinephrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and norepinephrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nortriptyline

              nortriptyline increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and nortriptyline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • octreotide

              arformoterol and octreotide both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ofloxacin

              arformoterol and ofloxacin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • olanzapine

              olanzapine increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and olanzapine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Limited data, including some case reports, suggest that olanzapine may be associated with a significant prolongation of the QTc interval in rare instances

            • olodaterol inhaled

              arformoterol and olodaterol inhaled both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution with coadministration of adrenergic drugs by any route because of additive sympathetic effects

              arformoterol and olodaterol inhaled both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • opium tincture

              opium tincture increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • osilodrostat

              osilodrostat and arformoterol both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • osimertinib

              osimertinib and arformoterol both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Conduct periodic monitoring with ECGs and electrolytes in patients taking drugs known to prolong the QTc interval.

            • oxaliplatin

              oxaliplatin will increase the level or effect of arformoterol by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor for ECG changes if therapy is initiated in patients with drugs known to prolong QT interval.

              arformoterol and oxaliplatin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • oxaprozin

              oxaprozin increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • oxazepam

              oxazepam increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • oxycodone

              oxycodone increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • oxymorphone

              oxymorphone increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ozanimod

              ozanimod and arformoterol both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. The potential additive effects on heart rate, treatment with ozanimod should generally not be initiated in patients who are concurrently treated with QT prolonging drugs with known arrhythmogenic properties.

            • paliperidone

              paliperidone increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and paliperidone both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • papaveretum

              papaveretum increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • papaverine

              papaverine increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • parecoxib

              parecoxib increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pasireotide

              arformoterol and pasireotide both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • pazopanib

              arformoterol and pazopanib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • penbutolol

              penbutolol increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              penbutolol decreases effects of arformoterol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pentazocine

              pentazocine increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pentobarbital

              pentobarbital increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • perphenazine

              perphenazine increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • phendimetrazine

              arformoterol and phendimetrazine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and phendimetrazine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • phenobarbital

              phenobarbital increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • phenoxybenzamine

              phenoxybenzamine, arformoterol. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Hypotension, tachycardia.

            • phentermine

              arformoterol and phentermine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and phentermine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • phenylephrine

              arformoterol and phenylephrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and phenylephrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • phenylephrine PO

              arformoterol and phenylephrine PO both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and phenylephrine PO both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pholcodine

              pholcodine increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pimavanserin

              arformoterol and pimavanserin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pimozide

              pimozide increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pindolol

              pindolol increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pindolol decreases effects of arformoterol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pirbuterol

              arformoterol and pirbuterol both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and pirbuterol both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and pirbuterol both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • piroxicam

              piroxicam increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pitolisant

              arformoterol and pitolisant both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ponesimod

              arformoterol and ponesimod both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • posaconazole

              arformoterol and posaconazole both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • potassium acid phosphate

              potassium acid phosphate increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • potassium chloride

              potassium chloride increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • potassium citrate

              potassium citrate increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • primaquine

              arformoterol and primaquine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • primidone

              primidone increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • procainamide

              arformoterol and procainamide both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • procarbazine

              procarbazine increases effects of arformoterol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of acute hypertensive episode.

            • prochlorperazine

              prochlorperazine increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • promethazine

              promethazine increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • propafenone

              arformoterol and propafenone both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • propranolol

              propranolol increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              propranolol decreases effects of arformoterol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • propylhexedrine

              arformoterol and propylhexedrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and propylhexedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • protriptyline

              protriptyline increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and protriptyline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pseudoephedrine

              arformoterol and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • quazepam

              quazepam increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • quetiapine

              quetiapine increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and quetiapine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • quinidine

              arformoterol and quinidine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • quinine

              arformoterol and quinine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • quizartinib

              quizartinib, arformoterol. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor patients more frequently with ECG if coadministered with QT prolonging drugs.

            • ranolazine

              arformoterol and ranolazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ribociclib

              ribociclib increases toxicity of arformoterol by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • rilpivirine

              arformoterol and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • risperidone

              risperidone increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and risperidone both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • romidepsin

              arformoterol and romidepsin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sacubitril/valsartan

              sacubitril/valsartan increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • salicylates (non-asa)

              salicylates (non-asa) increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • salmeterol

              arformoterol and salmeterol both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and salmeterol both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and salmeterol both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • salsalate

              salsalate increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • saquinavir

              arformoterol and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • scullcap

              scullcap increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • secobarbital

              secobarbital increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • selpercatinib

              selpercatinib increases toxicity of arformoterol by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • serdexmethylphenidate/dexmethylphenidate

              arformoterol and serdexmethylphenidate/dexmethylphenidate both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sertraline

              arformoterol and sertraline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sevoflurane

              arformoterol and sevoflurane both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • shepherd's purse

              shepherd's purse increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • siponimod

              arformoterol and siponimod both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sodium sulfate/potassium chloride/magnesium sulfate/polyethylene glycol

              arformoterol and sodium sulfate/potassium chloride/magnesium sulfate/polyethylene glycol both decrease serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • solifenacin

              arformoterol and solifenacin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • solriamfetol

              arformoterol and solriamfetol both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sorafenib

              sorafenib and arformoterol both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sotalol

              sotalol increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              sotalol decreases effects of arformoterol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and sotalol both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • spironolactone

              spironolactone increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • succinylcholine

              succinylcholine increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sufentanil

              sufentanil increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sulfasalazine

              sulfasalazine increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sulindac

              sulindac increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sunitinib

              arformoterol and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tacrolimus

              arformoterol and tacrolimus both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tapentadol

              tapentadol increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • telavancin

              arformoterol and telavancin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • temazepam

              temazepam increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • terbutaline

              arformoterol and terbutaline both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and terbutaline both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and terbutaline both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tetrabenazine

              arformoterol and tetrabenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • thioridazine

              thioridazine increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • thiothixene

              thiothixene increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • timolol

              timolol increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              timolol decreases effects of arformoterol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tolfenamic acid

              tolfenamic acid increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tolmetin

              tolmetin increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tolvaptan

              tolvaptan increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • topiramate

              topiramate increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • toremifene

              arformoterol and toremifene both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • torsemide

              arformoterol and torsemide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tramadol

              tramadol increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • trazodone

              trazodone increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and trazodone both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • triamterene

              triamterene increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • triazolam

              triazolam increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • triclabendazole

              arformoterol and triclabendazole both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • triclofos

              triclofos increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • trifluoperazine

              trifluoperazine increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • trimipramine

              trimipramine increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and trimipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • triprolidine

              triprolidine increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • triptorelin

              triptorelin increases toxicity of arformoterol by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.

            • valbenazine

              valbenazine and arformoterol both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • vandetanib

              arformoterol and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • vardenafil

              arformoterol and vardenafil both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • vemurafenib

              arformoterol and vemurafenib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • voclosporin

              voclosporin, arformoterol. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • voriconazole

              arformoterol and voriconazole both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • vorinostat

              arformoterol and vorinostat both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • xylometazoline

              arformoterol and xylometazoline both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and xylometazoline both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • yohimbine

              arformoterol and yohimbine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and yohimbine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ziconotide

              ziconotide increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ziprasidone

              ziprasidone increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

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            • bendroflumethiazide

              arformoterol, bendroflumethiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

            • bumetanide

              arformoterol, bumetanide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

            • chlorothiazide

              arformoterol, chlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

            • chlorthalidone

              arformoterol, chlorthalidone. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

            • cyclopenthiazide

              arformoterol, cyclopenthiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

            • ethacrynic acid

              arformoterol, ethacrynic acid. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

            • eucalyptus

              eucalyptus increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • furosemide

              arformoterol, furosemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

            • hydrochlorothiazide

              arformoterol, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

            • indapamide

              arformoterol, indapamide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

            • methyclothiazide

              arformoterol, methyclothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

            • metolazone

              arformoterol, metolazone. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

            • noni juice

              noni juice increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • sage

              sage increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • torsemide

              arformoterol, torsemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

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            1-10%

            Back pain (6%)

            Chest pain (7%)

            Diarrhea (6%)

            Dyspnea (4%)

            Flu syndrome (3%)

            Leg cramps (4%)

            Lung disorder (2%)

            Pain (8%)

            Peripheral edema (3%)

            Rash (4%)

            Sinusitis (5%)

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            Contraindications

            Hypersensitivity to arformoterol or formoterol, or any ingredients

            Treatment of asthma without a concomitant long-term asthma control medication, such as an inhaled corticosteroid

            Cautions

            Use only if not adequately controlled by asthma controller medications

            Use only for shortest duration of time

            Immediate hypersensitivity reactions may occur after administration of arformoterol inhalation solution as demonstrated by cases of anaphylactic reaction, urticaria, angioedema, rash and bronchospasm

            Beta-agonist medications may produce significant hypokalemia in some patients, possibly through intracellular shunting, which has the potential to produce adverse cardiovascular effects; the decrease in serum potassium is usually transient, not requiring supplementation

            Beta-agonist medications may produce transient hyperglycemia in some patients; clinically significant and dose-related changes in serum potassium and blood glucose were infrequent during clinical trials with long-term administration of arformoterol inhalation Solution at recommended dose

            Use caution in patients with coexisting conditions, including convulsive disorders or thyrotoxicosis, and in patients who are unusually responsive to sympathomimetic amines; doses of the related beta2-agonist albuterol, when administered intravenously, have been reported to aggravate preexisting diabetes mellitus and ketoacidosis

            As with other inhaled beta2-agonists, arformoterol inhalation solution can produce paradoxical bronchospasm that may be life-threatening; if paradoxical bronchospasm occurs, arformoterol inhalation solution should be discontinued immediately and alternative therapy instituted

            Fatalities reported in association with excessive use of inhaled sympathomimetic drugs; as with other inhaled beta2-adrenergic drugs, arformoterol inhalation solution should not be used more often, at higher doses than recommended, or in conjunction with other medications containing long-acting beta2-agonists

            Serious Asthma-Related Events

            • Safety and efficacy of Inhalation Solution in patients with asthma not established
            • Inhalation Solution is not indicated for treatment of asthma
            • Use of long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonists (LABA) as monotherapy [without inhaled corticosteroids (ICS)] for asthma is associated with an increased risk of asthma-related death
            • Available data from controlled clinical trials suggest that use of LABA as monotherapy increases risk of asthma-related hospitalization in pediatric and adolescent patients
            • These findings are considered a class effect of LABA monotherapy; when LABA are used in fixed-dose combination with ICS, data from large clinical trials do not show a significant increase in the risk of serious asthma-related events (hospitalizations, intubations, and death) compared with ICS alone
            • No study adequate to determine whether the rate of asthma-related death is increased in patients treated with inhalation solution has been conducted; clinical studies with racemic formoterol suggested a higher incidence of serious asthma exacerbations in patients who received racemic formoterol than in those who received placebo. The sizes of these studies were not adequate to precisely quantify the differences in serious asthma exacerbation rates between treatment groups.
            • Available data do not suggest an increased risk of death with use of LABA in patients with COPD

            Deterioration of disease and acute episodes

            • Inhalation solution should not be initiated in patients with acutely deteriorating COPD, which may be a life-threatening condition
            • Use of inhalation solution in this setting is inappropriate; arformoterol inhalation solution is not indicated for treatment of acute episodes of bronchospasm, i.e, as rescue therapy and extra doses should not be used for that purpose
            • Acute symptoms should be treated with an inhaled short-acting beta2-agonist; when beginning inhalation solution, patients who have been taking inhaled short-acting beta2-agonists on a regular basis (eg, four times a day) should be instructed to discontinue the regular use of these drugs and use them only for symptomatic relief of acute respiratory symptoms
            • When prescribing inhalation solution, the healthcare provider should also prescribe an inhaled, short-acting beta2-agonist and instruct the patient how it should be used
            • Increasing inhaled beta2-agonist use is a signal of deteriorating disease for which prompt medical attention is indicated; COPD may deteriorate acutely over a period of hours or chronically over several days or longer
            • If inhalation solution no longer controls the symptoms of bronchoconstriction, or the patient’s inhaled, short-acting beta2-agonist becomes less effective or the patient needs more inhalation of short-acting beta2-agonist than usual, these may be markers of deterioration of disease
            • In this setting, a reevaluation of the patient and the COPD treatment regimen should be undertaken at once; increasing the daily dosage of inhalation solution beyond recommended 15 mcg twice daily dose is not appropriate in this situation

            Cardiovascular effects

            • Arformoterol inhalation solution, like other beta2-agonists, can produce a clinically significant cardiovascular effect in some patients as measured by increases in pulse rate, systolic and/or diastolic blood pressure, and/or symptoms
            • If such effects occur, the drug may need to be discontinued. In addition, beta-agonists have been reported to produce ECG changes, such as flattening of the T-wave, prolongation of the QTc interval, and ST-segment depression; use with caution in patients with cardiovascular disorders, especially coronary insufficiency, cardiac arrhythmias, and hypertension
            • Arformoterol inhalation solution, like other sympathomimetic amines, should be used with caution in patients with cardiovascular disorders, especially coronary insufficiency, cardiac arrhythmias, and hypertension
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            Pregnancy

            There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women; drug should only be used during pregnancy if expected benefit outweighs potential risk to fetus; women should be advised to contact their physician if they become pregnant while receiving therapy

            The potential effect of therapy on labor and delivery is unknown; because of potential for beta-agonists interference with uterine contractility, use of inhalation solution during labor should be restricted to whom benefits clearly outweigh risk

            Animal data

            • In animal reproduction studies with rats and rabbits at exposures approximately 370 and 8,400 times adult exposure at maximum recommended human daily inhalation dose (MRHDID) of 15 mcg every 12 hours, respectively, there were findings of structural abnormalities, embryofetal and infant mortality, and alterations of growth
            • Adverse effects generally occurred at large multiples of the MRHDID when drug was administered by oral route to achieve high systemic exposures; no evidence of fetal harm was observed in rabbits at an exposure approximately 4,900 times the MRHDID

            Lactation

            There are no data on presence of arformoterol or its metabolites in human milk, effects on breastfed infant, or on milk production; however, arformoterol was excreted in milk of lactating rats; developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for therapy and any potential adverse effects on breastfed infant from therapy or from underlying maternal condition

            Pregnancy Categories

            A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

            B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

            C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

            D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

            X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

            NA: Information not available.

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            Pharmacology

            Mechanism of Action

            Long-acting beta2-agonist, R,R-enantiomer of racemic formoterol; relaxes bronchial smooth muscle by acting selectively on beta2-receptors

            Pharmacokinetics

            Excretion: Urine (67%); feces (22%)

            Onset: 7-20 min

            Half-life: 26hr

            Peak plasma time: 0.5-3hr

            Peak Plasma: 4.3 pg/mL

            AUC: 34.5 pg.hr/mL

            Protein Bound: 52-65%

            Metabolism: uridine diphosphoglucuronosyltransferases (glucuronidation), CYP2D6, CYP2C19 (O-demethylation)

            Renal Clearance: 8.9 L/hr

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            Patient Education
            arformoterol inhalation

            ARFORMOTEROL SOLUTION - INHALATION

            (AR-for-MOE-ter-ol)

            COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Brovana

            USES: Arformoterol is used as a long-term (maintenance) treatment to prevent and decrease wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema). Arformoterol belongs to the class of drugs known as long-acting beta agonists (LABAs). Arformoterol is also known as a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school.This medication does not work right away and should not be used for sudden attacks of breathing trouble. Your doctor must prescribe a quick-relief medicine/inhaler (such as albuterol, also known as salbutamol) for sudden shortness of breath while you are using arformoterol. You should always have a quick-relief inhaler with you.Arformoterol is not approved to treat asthma. People with asthma using long-acting inhaled beta agonists (such as arformoterol) without also using an inhaled corticosteroid may have an increased risk of serious (sometimes fatal) breathing problems.

            HOW TO USE: Read the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start using this medication and each time you get a refill. This medication is used with a special machine called a nebulizer that changes the solution to a fine mist that you inhale. Learn how to prepare the solution and use the nebulizer properly. If a child is using this medication, a parent or other responsible adult may need to help the child use the nebulizer properly. If you have any questions, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or respiratory therapist.This product should be clear and colorless. Before using, check this product visually for particles or discoloration. If either is present, do not use the liquid.Using the nebulizer, inhale this medication into your lungs as directed by your doctor, usually 2 times a day (once in the morning and once in the evening). The 2 doses should be about 12 hours apart. Each treatment usually takes about 5 to 10 minutes. Use this medication only through a nebulizer. Do not swallow or inject the solution. Do not mix with other medicines in the nebulizer. To prevent infections, clean the nebulizer and mouthpiece/face mask according to the manufacturer's directions.Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, use it at the same times each day.The dosage is based on your medical condition, age, and response to treatment. Do not use more of this medication or use it more often than prescribed since this may cause serious side effects. Do not use more than 30 micrograms of arformoterol a day.If you have been using a quick-relief inhaler (albuterol, salbutamol) on a regular daily schedule (such as 4 times daily), your doctor will direct you to stop this schedule and only use the quick-relief inhaler as needed for sudden shortness of breath. Consult your doctor for details.Learn which of your inhalers/medications you should use every day and which you should use if your breathing suddenly worsens (quick-relief drugs). Ask your doctor ahead of time what you should do if you have new or worsening cough or shortness of breath, wheezing, increased sputum, worsening peak flow meter readings, waking up at night with trouble breathing, if you use your quick-relief inhaler more often (more than 2 days a week), or if your quick-relief inhaler does not seem to be working well. Learn when you can treat sudden breathing problems by yourself and when you must get medical help right away.Tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they worsen.

            SIDE EFFECTS: Nervousness, dizziness, shaking (tremor), headache, nausea, dry mouth, or trouble sleeping may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high.Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: muscle cramps/weakness, increased thirst/urination.Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: chest pain, rapid breathing, confusion, fast/irregular heartbeat, severe dizziness, fainting.Rarely, this medication has caused severe (possibly fatal), sudden worsening of breathing problems (paradoxical bronchospasm). If you have trouble breathing or sudden wheezing, use your quick-relief inhaler and get medical help right away.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

            PRECAUTIONS: Before using arformoterol, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to formoterol; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: diabetes, heart problems (such as irregular heartbeat, angina, previous heart attack), high blood pressure, liver problems, seizures, overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), swelling of an artery (aneurysm), a certain tumor of the adrenal gland (pheochromocytoma).Arformoterol may cause a condition that affects the heart rhythm (QT prolongation). QT prolongation can rarely cause serious (rarely fatal) fast/irregular heartbeat and other symptoms (such as severe dizziness, fainting) that need medical attention right away.The risk of QT prolongation may be increased if you have certain medical conditions or are taking other drugs that may cause QT prolongation. Before using arformoterol, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the drugs you take and if you have any of the following conditions: certain heart problems (heart failure, slow heartbeat, QT prolongation in the EKG), family history of certain heart problems (QT prolongation in the EKG, sudden cardiac death).Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your risk of QT prolongation. This risk may increase if you use certain drugs (such as diuretics/"water pills") or if you have conditions such as severe sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting. Talk to your doctor about using arformoterol safely.This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Limit alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially QT prolongation (see above).During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

            DRUG INTERACTIONS: Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.Do not use other LABA drugs (such as formoterol, salmeterol) while using this medication.

            OVERDOSE: If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: chest pain, fast/irregular heartbeat, severe dizziness, fainting.

            NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.Lab and/or medical tests (such as blood pressure, heart rate, EKG) may be done while you are using this medication. Keep all medical and lab appointments. Consult your doctor for more details.Avoid allergens/irritants that can worsen breathing problems, such as smoke, pollen, pet dander, dust, or molds.Learn to use a peak flow meter, use it daily, and promptly report worsening breathing problems (such as readings in the yellow/red range, increased use of quick-relief inhalers).Because the flu virus can worsen breathing problems, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should have a flu shot every year.

            MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Use your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.

            STORAGE: Store this medication in the refrigerator away from light. Store in the sealed protective pouch until ready to use. After opening the pouch, store the unused vials back in the pouch. After opening a vial, use the medication right away. Throw away any vials if the solution is discolored. Keep all medications away from children and pets.Unopened pouches of medication may also be stored at room temperature for up to 6 weeks. If stored at room temperature, use/discard the medication within 6 weeks.Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.

            MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For information about enrolling in MedicAlert, call 1-888-633-4298 (US) or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

            Information last revised December 2022. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc.

            IMPORTANT: HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.

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