Last update Nov. 7, 2024
Likely Compatibility
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Formoterol Fumarate in other languages or writings:
Formoterol Fumarate belongs to this group or family:
Main tradenames from several countries containing Formoterol Fumarate in its composition:
Variable | Value | Unit |
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Oral Bioavail. | > 90% | % |
Molecular weight | 805 | daltons |
Protein Binding | 31 - 64 | % |
Tmax | 0.1 | hours |
T½ | inhal: 2. Oral 3 | hours |
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Selective beta-2 adrenergic bronchodilator with prolonged action similar to salmeterol. Like salbutamol, it has similar characteristics to Terbutaline. Inhaled administration.
At the date of the last update we found no published data on its excretion in breast milk.
Absorption by inhalation is minimal and plasma levels are very low.
Its relatively high molecular weight makes it unlikely to pass into milk.
Several medical societies and expert authors consider safe the use of inhaled bronchodilators during breastfeeding due to low maternal serum levels (Hale, Lactmed, Bendien 2024, Amir 2011, National Asthma 2004, Nelson 2001, Ellsworth 1994).