Formoterol

This is albuterol in a long acting form. It’s onset of action is 3 minutes contrasted with Salmeterol’s 17 minutes. The good news is this rapid action. The bad news is its rapid action. Neither of these products is to be a substitute for albuterol. It is too tempting to rely on the “quick fix” albuterol for treatment beyond acute therapy. Maximum recommended use is twice daily. The danger is overuse with a piling up in the bloodstream. Cardiac side effects can result.

Bill Ziering

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