Generic name:budesonide and formoterol (inhalation route) [ bue-DES-oh-nide, for-MOE-ter-ol-FUE-ma-rate ]
Drug class:Bronchodilator combinations
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 16, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Symbicort
In Canada
- Symbicort 100 Turbuhaler
- Symbicort 200 Turbuhaler
Available Dosage Forms:
- Aerosol Liquid
Therapeutic Class: Antiasthma, Anti-Inflammatory/Bronchodilator Combination
Pharmacologic Class: Adrenal Glucocorticoid
Uses for Symbicort 100 Turbuhaler
Budesonide and formoterol is a combination of two medicines that are used to help control the symptoms of asthma and improve lung function. It is used when a patient's asthma has not been controlled sufficiently on other asthma medicines, or when a patient's condition is so severe that more than one medicine is needed every day. This medicine will not relieve an asthma attack that has already started.
This medicine is also used to treat air flow blockage and reduce the worsening of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Inhaled budesonide belongs to the family of medicines known as corticosteroids (cortisone-like medicines). It works by preventing inflammation (swelling) in the lungs that causes an asthma attack.
Inhaled formoterol belongs to the family of medicines known as bronchodilators. It works by helping the muscles around the airways in your lungs stay relaxed to prevent asthma symptoms, such as wheezing and shortness of breath. This increases the flow of air through the bronchial tubes.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Symbicort 100 Turbuhaler
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
