Arformoterol and Beclomethasone interaction

Arformoterol and Beclomethasone: both prescribing labels flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.

Major

Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.

What the FDA labels say

From the Arformoterol (arformoterol tartrate) label · effective 2026-01-21

Major

Use of a LABA, including arformoterol tartrate inhalation solution, without an inhaled corticosteroid is contraindicated in patients with asthma.

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Major

Use of long-acting beta 2 -adrenergic agonists (LABA) as monotherapy [without inhaled corticosteroids (ICS)] for asthma is associated with an increased risk of asthma-related death.

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Moderate

LABA as monotherapy (without an inhaled corticosteroid) for asthma increases the risk of serious asthma-related events.

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Moderate

Xanthine derivatives, steroids, diuretics, or non-potassium sparing diuretics may potentiate hypokalemia or ECG changes.

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Moderate

Xanthine Derivatives, Steroids, or Diuretics Concomitant treatment with methylxanthine (aminophylline, theophylline), steroids, or diuretics may potentiate any hypokalemic effect of adrenergic agonists including arformoterol tartrate inhalation solution [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ].

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From the Beclomethasone (QVAR REDIHALER) label · effective 2024-06-25

Minor

Treat bronchospasm immediately with inhaled, short-acting bronchodilator and discontinue QVAR REDIHALER.

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Minor

Instruct patients to contact their physician immediately if episodes of asthma that are not responsive to bronchodilators occur during the course of treatment with QVAR REDIHALER.

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Minor

If inhalation induced bronchospasm occurs following dosing with QVAR REDIHALER, it should be treated immediately with an inhaled, short‑acting bronchodilator.

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