arformoterol, a long-acting adrenergic beta2-agonist, sympathomimetic, and bronchodilator. ▪ INDICATIONS: This drug is used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. ▪ CONTRAINDICATIONS: Tachydysrhythmias, severe cardiac disease, heart block, actively deteriorating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and known hypersensitivity to this drug, sympathomimetics, or racemic formoterol prohibit its use. ▪ ADVERSE EFFECTS: Adverse effects of this drug include insomnia, headache, dizziness, stimulation, hallucinations, flushing, irritability, palpitations, tachycardia, hypertension, angina, hypotension, dysrhythmias, dry nose, irritation of nose and throat, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, flushing, sweating, anorexia, bad taste/smell changes, hypokalemia, muscle cramps, cough, wheezing, dyspnea, and dry throat. Life-threatening side effects include anaphylaxis and bronchospasm. Common side effects include tremors, anxiety, and restlessness.
