Oxis - Formoterol (eformoterol) fumarate

AstraZeneca

Description

Long-acting selective beta2 agonist.

Oxis
By inhalation of powder for chronic asthma
• 6–17 years: 6–12 micrograms 1–2 times a day (max. per dose 12 micrograms), occasionally doses up to the maximum daily may be needed, reassess treatment if additional doses required on more than 2 days a week; maximum 48 micrograms per day.
• Adult: 6–12 micrograms 1–2 times a day, increased if necessary up to 24 micrograms twice daily (max. per dose 36 micrograms), occasionally doses up to the maximum daily may be needed, reassess treatment if additional doses required on more than 2 days a week; maximum 72 micrograms per day.

By inhalation of powder for relief of bronchospasm
• Over 6 years: 6–12 mcg up to twice daily

By inhalation of powder for prophylaxis of exercise-induced asthma
• Over 6 years: 6–12 mcg before exercise
• Adult: 12 mcg before exercise

By inhalation powder for COPD
• Adult: 12 micrograms 1–2 times a day (max. per dose 24 micrograms), for symptom relief additional doses up to maximum daily dose can be taken; maximum 48 micrograms per day.