Budesonide/Formoterol for Asthma and COPD Treatment

A combination inhalation medication used in the management and treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Budesonide/Formoterol FAQ

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What is budesonide and formoterol used for?

Budesonide and formoterol is also used to help control the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. budesonide and formoterol is not for use in treating an asthma or bronchospasm attack. Formoterol when used alone may increase the risk of death in people with asthma.

What is the difference between formoterol and budesonide?

Formoterol is a long-acting bronchodilator. Budesonide is a steroid. Budesonide and formoterol is a combination medicine used to control and prevent the symptoms of asthma in adults and children at least 6 years old.

Can budesonide & formoterol be used to treat asthma?

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. Budesonide and formoterol is not a rescue medicine for asthma attacks. Seek medical attention if your breathing problems get worse quickly, or if you think your asthma medications are not working as well.

What drugs are in budesonide & formoterol?

It contains 2 medications: budesonide and formoterol. Budesonide belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. Formoterol belongs to the class of drugs known as long-acting beta agonists.

Does budesonide have formoterol?

Budesonide/formoterol 100/6, 200/6 inhalation powder turbohaler (Symbicort® SMART®) for asthma in adolescents aged 12 years and over (June 2017) There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. View budesonide with formoterol information, including dose, uses.

Can budesonide and formoterol be used to treat shortness of breath?

It is used to treat COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). It is used to treat asthma. This medicine is not to be used to treat intense flare-ups of shortness of breath. Use a rescue inhaler. Talk with the doctor. What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Budesonide and Formoterol?

What if I am allergic to budesonide and formoterol?

If you have an allergy to budesonide, formoterol, or any other part of budesonide and formoterol. If you are allergic to budesonide and formoterol; any part of budesonide and formoterol; or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had. If you are using another drug like this one.

What is budesonide/formoterol 100/6?

Budesonide/formoterol 100/6, 200/6 inhalation powder turbohaler (Symbicort® SMART®) for asthma in adults (June 2007) Budesonide/formoterol 100/6, 200/6 inhalation powder turbohaler (Symbicort® SMART®) for asthma in adolescents aged 12 years and over (June 2017) There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug.