Joint Formulary & PAD

Formoterol (Oxis Turbohaler) - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

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Status 1

Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Inhaler (dry powder)
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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Formoterol (Oxis Turbohaler)
Indication :
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Group Name :
LABA
Keywords :
LABAs, adrenoreceptor agonists, bronchodilators, long acting beta 2 agonist, respiratory
Brand Names Include :
Oxis Turbohaler
Important Information :

Oxis Turbohaler

LABA monotherapy no longer recommended for asthma or COPD.

Not for initiation in new patients.

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Supporting Documents :
3

Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Formoterol (Oxis Turbohaler) is used to treat.

Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Committee Recommendations (1)

Single device LABA is not recommended in Asthma or COPD.
Combined LAMA/LABA is the bronchodilator treatment of choice for patients with COPD who are breathless or having exacerbations following treatment with SABA.


Existing LABA patients, whose symptoms are under control, can continue with their current treatment until both they and their NHS healthcare professional agree it is appropriate to change.

Inhaler devices should be prescribed by BRAND.

See COPD guidelines for more information

See COPD local guidelines for more information