Symbicort

Inhaler containing Budesonide and Formoterol The anti-inflammatory effects of the steroid budesonide may be seen throughout the body. Bronchodilators like formoterol work by relaxing the muscles in the airways, which in turn makes breathing easier. Those who suffer from asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are often prescribed budesonide and formoterol as a means of preventing bronchospasm (COPD). If you have ever had an allergic reaction to budesonide or formoterol, you should not take Budesonide+Formoterol. FDA pregnancy category C. It is unknown at this time if the combination of budesonide and formoterol will be harmful to an unborn child. When you are taking this medicine, you should inform your doctor if you are pregnant or if you intend to become pregnant in the near future. Budesonide has been shown to enter breast milk, where it might potentially affect a breastfeeding infant. If you are breastfeeding a child, you should not use Budesonide and Formoterol without first seeing your physician. Children may experience stunted development if they use budesonide. If you are concerned that your kid is not developing at a normal pace while taking Budesonide and Formoterol, you should discuss this with your child's physician. This drug should not be given to any youngster who is younger than 12 years old. If you smoke cigarettes, don't get enough exercise, don't consume enough vitamin D or calcium, or have a family history of osteoporosis, then taking steroids for an extended period of time can cause bone loss (osteoporosis). This is especially true if you don't get enough calcium or vitamin D in your diet. What is the correct way to take this medication? It's possible that the combination of Budesonide and Formoterol will make asthma-related deaths more likely. Take only the amount of Budesonide and Formoterol that has been given to you, and do not take it for any longer than your physician suggests. Always be sure to follow the directions provided by the patient. Have a discussion with your healthcare provider about the individual advantages and drawbacks of using this medicine. Do not combine Budesonide with Formoterol in an attempt to treat asthma symptoms that have already manifested. That is not going to work quickly enough. Just an inhalation drug that works quickly should be used. Before you use the Budesonide+Formoterol inhaler for the first time, you need to "prime" it by spraying two test sprays into the air, keeping your face out of the path. Before each spray, give the inhaler a good shake for at least five seconds. If the inhaler has been dropped or if it has not been used for more than seven days without being primed, the inhaler should be primed. If you are also taking a steroid prescription, it is important that you do not abruptly cease using the steroid or you may have some unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Speak to your physician about gradually reducing the amount of steroid you take before you stop taking it altogether. Always follow your doctor's instructions while taking any and all of your medications. If your physician has not instructed you to do so, you should not use any other version of formoterol or any other inhaled bronchodilator that is comparable to formoterol, such as salmeterol or arFormoterol. Frequent adverse consequences headache; symptoms such as sickness, throwing up, diarrhea, and an upset stomach; back ache; stuffy nose; muscular or joint ache; or alterations in your voice. What other substances could react with this medication? Before beginning treatment with Budesonide and Formoterol, it is imperative that you see your primary care physician regarding any and all of the following medications: antibacterial medications include azithromycin, clarithromycin, erythromycin, and telithromycin; antifungal medicine such as ketoconazole, or itraconazole; a diuretic; an MAO inhibitor such as furazolidone, isocarboxazid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine; antidepressant medication, such as amitriptyline, doxepin, nortriptyline, or one of several others; or a beta-blocker medication, including but not limited to atenolol, carvedilol, labetalol, metoprolol, nadolol, propranolol, and sotalol, among others.