Arformoterol

Last updated 25 Nov 2025 | 09:34 AM (UTC)

Arformoterol Uses

Arformoterol is used in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma.

How Arformoterol works

Arformoterol is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens airways. This makes breathing easier.

Common side effects of Arformoterol

Tremors, Headache, Rash, Back pain, Increased potassium level in blood, Breathlessness, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Chest pain, Nervousness, Pain, Sinus inflammation, Leg cramps, Flu-like symptoms, Peripheral edema, Chest congestion, Weakness, Fever, Bronchitis (inflammation of the airways), Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), High white blood cell count

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Expert advice for Arformoterol

This medicine is for inhalation only. The tablet should not be swallowed.
It should be taken at the same time each day.
It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.
Do not stop taking Arformoterol suddenly even if you do not currently have any symptoms as that may cause your breathing problems to come back.

Frequently asked questions for Arformoterol

Q. What is arformoterol tartrate?

Arformoterol tartrate is a salt form and it is a long-acting beta agonist (LABA). It works by relaxing and opening constricted air passages in the lungs, making it easier to breathe

Q. What is arformoterol used for?

Arformoterol is used to control wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, and chest tightness caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), a lung disorder in which flow of air to the lung is blocked.