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|indication=[[bronchoconstriction]] in patients with [[chronic obstructive pulmonary disease]] ([[COPD]]), including [[bronchitis|chronic bronchitis]] and [[emphysema]]. | |indication=[[bronchoconstriction]] in patients with [[chronic obstructive pulmonary disease]] ([[COPD]]), including [[bronchitis|chronic bronchitis]] and [[emphysema]]. | ||
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|adverseReactions=[[pain]], [[chest pain]], [[back pain]], [[diarrhea]], [[sinusitis]], [[cramps|leg cramps]], [[dyspnea]], [[rash]], [[flu syndrome]], [[peripheral edema]] and lung disorder. | |adverseReactions=[[pain]], [[chest pain]], [[back pain]], [[diarrhea]], [[sinusitis]], [[cramps|leg cramps]], [[dyspnea]], [[rash]], [[flu syndrome]], [[peripheral edema]] and lung disorder. | ||
|blackBoxWarningTitle=WARNING: ASTHMA RELATED DEATH | |blackBoxWarningTitle=WARNING: ASTHMA RELATED DEATH | ||
|blackBoxWarningBody=* Long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonists (LABA) increase the risk of asthma-related death. Data from a large placebo-controlled US study that compared the safety of another long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist (salmeterol) or placebo added to usual asthma therapy showed an increase in asthma-related deaths in patients receiving salmeterol. This finding with salmeterol is considered a class effect of LABA, including arformoterol, the active ingredient in BROVANA Inhalation Solution. The safety and efficacy of BROVANA Inhalation Solution in patients with asthma have not been established. All LABA, including BROVANA Inhalation Solution, are contraindicated in patients with asthma without use of a long-term asthma control medication. | |blackBoxWarningBody=* Long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonists (LABA) increase the risk of asthma-related death. Data from a large placebo-controlled US study that compared the safety of another long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist (salmeterol) or placebo added to usual asthma therapy showed an increase in asthma-related deaths in patients receiving salmeterol. This finding with salmeterol is considered a class effect of LABA, including arformoterol, the active ingredient in BROVANA Inhalation Solution. The safety and efficacy of BROVANA Inhalation Solution in patients with asthma have not been established. All LABA, including BROVANA Inhalation Solution, are contraindicated in patients with asthma without use of a long-term asthma control medication. | ||
|fdaLIADAdult===== | |fdaLIADAdult===Indications== | ||
'''Maintenance Treatment of COPD''' | |||
* Arformoterol tartrate inhalation Solution is indicated for the long-term, twice daily (morning and evening) maintenance treatment of [[bronchoconstriction]] in patients with [[chronic obstructive pulmonary disease]] ([[COPD]]), including [[bronchitis|chronic bronchitis]] and [[emphysema]]. BROVANA Inhalation Solution is for use by nebulization only. | |||
'''Important Limitations of Use''' | |||
* Arformoterol tartrate inhalation Solution is not indicated to treat acute deteriorations of [[chronic obstructive pulmonary disease]]. | |||
Arformoterol tartrate inhalation Solution is not indicated to treat asthma. The safety and effectiveness of arformoterol tartrate inhalation Solution in [[asthma]] have not been established. | |||
==Dosage== | |||
The recommended dose of arformoterol tartrate inhalation Solution is one 15 mcg unit-dose vial administered twice daily (morning and evening) by nebulization. A total daily dose of greater than 30 mcg (15 mcg twice daily) is not recommended. | |||
BROVANA Inhalation Solution should be administered by the orally inhaled route via a standard jet nebulizer connected to an air compressor (see the accompanying MEDICATION GUIDE). BROVANA Inhalation Solution should not be swallowed. BROVANA Inhalation Solution should be stored refrigerated in foil pouches. After opening the pouch, unused unit-dose vials should be returned to, and stored in, the pouch. An opened unit-dose vial should be used right away. | |||
If the recommended maintenance treatment regimen fails to provide the usual response, medical advice should be sought immediately, as this is often a sign of destabilization of COPD. Under these circumstances, the therapeutic regimen should be reevaluated and additional therapeutic options should be considered. | |||
No dose adjustment is required for patients with renal or hepatic impairment. However, since the clearance of BROVANA Inhalation Solution is prolonged in patients with hepatic impairment, they should be monitored closely. | |||
The drug compatibility (physical and chemical), efficacy, and safety of BROVANA Inhalation Solution when mixed with other drugs in a nebulizer have not been established. | |||
The safety and efficacy of BROVANA Inhalation Solution have been established in clinical trials when administered using the PARI LC® Plus nebulizer (with a face mask or mouthpiece) and the PARI DURA NEB™ 3000 compressor. The safety and efficacy of BROVANA Inhalation Solution delivered from non-compressor based nebulizer systems have not been established. | |||
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Revision as of 13:00, 11 March 2015
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [2]
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Black Box Warning
WARNING: ASTHMA RELATED DEATH
See full prescribing information for complete Boxed Warning.
* Long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonists (LABA) increase the risk of asthma-related death. Data from a large placebo-controlled US study that compared the safety of another long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist (salmeterol) or placebo added to usual asthma therapy showed an increase in asthma-related deaths in patients receiving salmeterol. This finding with salmeterol is considered a class effect of LABA, including arformoterol, the active ingredient in BROVANA Inhalation Solution. The safety and efficacy of BROVANA Inhalation Solution in patients with asthma have not been established. All LABA, including BROVANA Inhalation Solution, are contraindicated in patients with asthma without use of a long-term asthma control medication.
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Overview
Arformoterol tartrate is a {{{drugClass}}} that is FDA approved for the treatment of bronchoconstriction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema.. There is a Black Box Warning for this drug as shown here. Common adverse reactions include pain, chest pain, back pain, diarrhea, sinusitis, leg cramps, dyspnea, rash, flu syndrome, peripheral edema and lung disorder..
Adult Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
Indications
Maintenance Treatment of COPD
- Arformoterol tartrate inhalation Solution is indicated for the long-term, twice daily (morning and evening) maintenance treatment of bronchoconstriction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. BROVANA Inhalation Solution is for use by nebulization only.
Important Limitations of Use
- Arformoterol tartrate inhalation Solution is not indicated to treat acute deteriorations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Arformoterol tartrate inhalation Solution is not indicated to treat asthma. The safety and effectiveness of arformoterol tartrate inhalation Solution in asthma have not been established.
Dosage
The recommended dose of arformoterol tartrate inhalation Solution is one 15 mcg unit-dose vial administered twice daily (morning and evening) by nebulization. A total daily dose of greater than 30 mcg (15 mcg twice daily) is not recommended.
BROVANA Inhalation Solution should be administered by the orally inhaled route via a standard jet nebulizer connected to an air compressor (see the accompanying MEDICATION GUIDE). BROVANA Inhalation Solution should not be swallowed. BROVANA Inhalation Solution should be stored refrigerated in foil pouches. After opening the pouch, unused unit-dose vials should be returned to, and stored in, the pouch. An opened unit-dose vial should be used right away.
If the recommended maintenance treatment regimen fails to provide the usual response, medical advice should be sought immediately, as this is often a sign of destabilization of COPD. Under these circumstances, the therapeutic regimen should be reevaluated and additional therapeutic options should be considered.
No dose adjustment is required for patients with renal or hepatic impairment. However, since the clearance of BROVANA Inhalation Solution is prolonged in patients with hepatic impairment, they should be monitored closely.
The drug compatibility (physical and chemical), efficacy, and safety of BROVANA Inhalation Solution when mixed with other drugs in a nebulizer have not been established.
The safety and efficacy of BROVANA Inhalation Solution have been established in clinical trials when administered using the PARI LC® Plus nebulizer (with a face mask or mouthpiece) and the PARI DURA NEB™ 3000 compressor. The safety and efficacy of BROVANA Inhalation Solution delivered from non-compressor based nebulizer systems have not been established.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)
Guideline-Supported Use
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- Developed by:
- Class of Recommendation:
- Strength of Evidence:
- Dosing Information
- Dosage
Condition2
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Arformoterol tartrate in adult patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
Condition1
- Dosing Information
- Dosage
Condition2
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Arformoterol tartrate in adult patients.
Pediatric Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
Condition1
- Dosing Information
- Dosage
Condition2
There is limited information regarding FDA-Labeled Use of Arformoterol tartrate in pediatric patients.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)
Guideline-Supported Use
Condition1
- Developed by:
- Class of Recommendation:
- Strength of Evidence:
- Dosing Information
- Dosage
Condition2
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Arformoterol tartrate in pediatric patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
Condition1
- Dosing Information
- Dosage
Condition2
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Arformoterol tartrate in pediatric patients.
Contraindications
- Condition1
Warnings
WARNING: ASTHMA RELATED DEATH
See full prescribing information for complete Boxed Warning.
* Long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonists (LABA) increase the risk of asthma-related death. Data from a large placebo-controlled US study that compared the safety of another long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist (salmeterol) or placebo added to usual asthma therapy showed an increase in asthma-related deaths in patients receiving salmeterol. This finding with salmeterol is considered a class effect of LABA, including arformoterol, the active ingredient in BROVANA Inhalation Solution. The safety and efficacy of BROVANA Inhalation Solution in patients with asthma have not been established. All LABA, including BROVANA Inhalation Solution, are contraindicated in patients with asthma without use of a long-term asthma control medication.
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- Description
Precautions
- Description
Adverse Reactions
Clinical Trials Experience
There is limited information regarding Clinical Trial Experience of Arformoterol tartrate in the drug label.
Body as a Whole
Cardiovascular
Digestive
Endocrine
Hematologic and Lymphatic
Metabolic and Nutritional
Musculoskeletal
Neurologic
Respiratory
Skin and Hypersensitivy Reactions
Special Senses
Urogenital
Miscellaneous
Postmarketing Experience
There is limited information regarding Postmarketing Experience of Arformoterol tartrate in the drug label.
Body as a Whole
Cardiovascular
Digestive
Endocrine
Hematologic and Lymphatic
Metabolic and Nutritional
Musculoskeletal
Neurologic
Respiratory
Skin and Hypersensitivy Reactions
Special Senses
Urogenital
Miscellaneous
Drug Interactions
- Drug
- Description
Use in Specific Populations
Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Category
- Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) Pregnancy Category
There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Arformoterol tartrate in women who are pregnant.
Labor and Delivery
There is no FDA guidance on use of Arformoterol tartrate during labor and delivery.
Nursing Mothers
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Arformoterol tartrate with respect to nursing mothers.
Pediatric Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Arformoterol tartrate with respect to pediatric patients.
Geriatic Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Arformoterol tartrate with respect to geriatric patients.
Gender
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Arformoterol tartrate with respect to specific gender populations.
Race
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Arformoterol tartrate with respect to specific racial populations.
Renal Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Arformoterol tartrate in patients with renal impairment.
Hepatic Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Arformoterol tartrate in patients with hepatic impairment.
Females of Reproductive Potential and Males
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Arformoterol tartrate in women of reproductive potentials and males.
Immunocompromised Patients
There is no FDA guidance one the use of Arformoterol tartrate in patients who are immunocompromised.
Administration and Monitoring
Administration
- Oral
- Intravenous
Monitoring
There is limited information regarding Monitoring of Arformoterol tartrate in the drug label.
- Description
IV Compatibility
There is limited information regarding IV Compatibility of Arformoterol tartrate in the drug label.
Overdosage
Acute Overdose
Signs and Symptoms
- Description
Management
- Description
Chronic Overdose
There is limited information regarding Chronic Overdose of Arformoterol tartrate in the drug label.
Pharmacology
There is limited information regarding Arformoterol tartrate Pharmacology in the drug label.
Mechanism of Action
Structure
Pharmacodynamics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacodynamics of Arformoterol tartrate in the drug label.
Pharmacokinetics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacokinetics of Arformoterol tartrate in the drug label.
Nonclinical Toxicology
There is limited information regarding Nonclinical Toxicology of Arformoterol tartrate in the drug label.
Clinical Studies
There is limited information regarding Clinical Studies of Arformoterol tartrate in the drug label.
How Supplied
Storage
There is limited information regarding Arformoterol tartrate Storage in the drug label.
Images
Drug Images
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Patient Counseling Information
There is limited information regarding Patient Counseling Information of Arformoterol tartrate in the drug label.
Precautions with Alcohol
- Alcohol-Arformoterol tartrate interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.
Brand Names
- ®[1]
Look-Alike Drug Names
- A® — B®[2]
Drug Shortage Status
Price
References
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