Formoterol + Budesonide
Information about Formoterol + Budesonide
Formoterol + Budesonide Uses
Formoterol+Budesonide is used in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
How Formoterol + Budesonide works
Formoterol + Budesonide is a combination of two medicines: Formoterol and Budesonide. Formoterol is a long-acting bronchodilator which works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens the airways. Budesonide is a steroid. It works by stopping the release of certain chemical messengers that cause inflammation (swelling) of the airways. Together, they make breathing easier.
Common side effects of Formoterol + Budesonide
Cough, Headache, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Upper respiratory tract infection, Sinus inflammation, Stomach discomfort, Fungal infection of oropharynx, Tremors, Palpitations, Voice change
Available Medicine for Formoterol + Budesonide
ForacortCipla Ltd
₹145 to ₹94215 variant(s)
BudamateLupin Ltd
₹19 to ₹4938 variant(s)
FormonideZydus Cadila
₹145 to ₹77810 variant(s)
BudetrolMacleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹145 to ₹4949 variant(s)
SymbicortAstraZeneca
₹534 to ₹7963 variant(s)
Airtec FBGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹127 to ₹4406 variant(s)
Combihale FBMankind Pharma Ltd
₹141 to ₹4409 variant(s)
Budamate NebLupin Ltd
₹53 to ₹6325 variant(s)
Quikhale FBIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹119 to ₹49410 variant(s)
FomtideSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹34 to ₹5087 variant(s)
Expert advice for Formoterol + Budesonide
- It contains two medicines in one inhaler for control of long term asthma and COPD symptoms.
- It does not relieve sudden symptoms. Always use a rescue inhaler to treat sudden symptoms.
- Tell your doctor immediately if your breathing problem worsens, or if rescue inhaler does not relieve symptoms.
- Do not discontinue unless advised by your doctor.
- Rinse your mouth with water after each use to prevent infections in the mouth and throat.
- Carry your rescue inhaler wherever you go.