Brovana Benefits & Uses

Brovana is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

COPD

Other Benefits

Brovana Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Brovana Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Brovana is used -

Moderate

Chest Pain
Peripheral Edema
Gastritis

Mild

Diarrhoea
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Nausea or vomiting
Back Pain
Sinus inflammation
Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)
Tremor
Agitation

Brovana Related Warnings

Is the use of Brovana safe for pregnant women?

Brovana may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Brovana, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Brovana safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Brovana in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Brovana is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Brovana on the Kidneys?

Brovana has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Brovana on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Brovana on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Brovana on the Heart?

The heart can be affected by Brovana. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Brovana with Other Drugs

Brovana should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Sotalol

Cisapride

Moderate

Formoterol

Salmeterol

Brovana Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Brovana unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Asthma
Liver Disease
Diabetes
Potassium Deficiency
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Brovana

Is this Brovana habit forming or addictive?

Brovana is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Brovana will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, the use of Brovana is considered safe.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Brovana is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Brovana Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Brovana

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Brovana and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Brovana

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Brovana with alcohol will be.

Unknown

See all substitutes for Brovana

Arformoterol Respules - ₹170
Labaneb Respules - ₹166

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Brovana™(arformoterol tartrate)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 68-69

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