New long-acting inhaled beta agonist for asthma called Foradil (formoterol)
August 1997
You'll see a new long-acting inhaled beta agonist for asthma called Foradil (formoterol).
It's coming out first in Canada...from Novartis.
Foradil is similar to Serevent (salmeterol). Both bronchodilators are effective for about 12 hours.
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