budesonide/formoterol (Symbicort)
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Indications
- asthma & reactive airway disease, maintenace therapy
- maintenance therapy for COPD (2nd line therapy)
Dosage
Inhalation: 80/4.5 & 160/4.5 budesonide/formoterol (ug/ug)
Storage
good for 90 days after opening[4]
Adverse effects
Notes
Manufacturer: AstraZeneca
More general terms
Components
- budesonide (Rhinocort, Pulmicort, Turbuhaler, Flexhaler, Entocort EC, Uceris, Cortiment, Eohilia)
- formoterol (Foradil, Perforomist)
References
- ↑ Prescriber's Letter 14(2): 2007 New drugs approved by the FDA in 2006 Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=2302213&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com
- ↑ Prescriber's Letter 14(8): 2007 Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol) Inhalation Aerosol Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=230812&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com
- ↑ Jump up to: 3.0 3.1 Prescriber's Letter 16(4): 2009 Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol) for COPD Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=250126&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com
- ↑ Jump up to: 4.0 4.1 Prescriber's Letter 16(9): 2009 COMMENTARY: Shortened Expiration Dating of Some Inhalation Products PATIENT HANDOUT: Tips for Correct Use of Inhalers Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=250903&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com
- ↑ Highlights of Prescribing Information Symbicort (budesonide & formoterol fumarate dihydrate) https://den8dhaj6zs0e.cloudfront.net/50fd68b9-106b-4550-b5d0-12b045f8b184/a4b62ab8-1314-4583-91b4-294ec239f790/a4b62ab8-1314-4583-91b4-294ec239f790_viewable_rendition__v.pdf