Formoterol fumarate
Formoterol Fumarate
Formoterol Fumarate (pronunciation: for-MOE-ter-ol FUE-ma-rate) is a long-acting bronchodilator used in the management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Etymology
The term 'Formoterol' is derived from its chemical name, which is 2'-hydroxy-5'-[(RS)-1-hydroxy-2-[[(RS)-p-methoxy-α-methylphenethyl]amino]ethyl]formanilide. 'Fumarate' refers to the salt form of the drug, indicating that it is combined with fumaric acid.
Usage
Formoterol Fumarate is used as a maintenance treatment to prevent and control symptoms such as wheezing and shortness of breath caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema). It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways in the lungs, which makes breathing easier.
Related Terms
- Bronchodilator: A type of medication that relaxes and opens the airways in the lungs.
- Asthma: A condition in which a person's airways become inflamed, narrow and swell, and produce extra mucus, which makes it difficult to breathe.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): A type of obstructive lung disease characterized by long-term breathing problems and poor airflow.
- Chronic bronchitis: A type of COPD characterized by a long-term cough with mucus.
- Emphysema: A type of COPD involving damage to the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Formoterol fumarate
- Wikipedia's article - Formoterol fumarate
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