SYMBICORT TURBUHALER

Overview

SYMBICORT TURBUHALER is a Schedule H drug.

SYMBICORT TURBUHALER is composed of: BUDESONIDE (160 MCG), FORMOTEROL (4.5 MCG)

Budesonide is a steroid that reduces inflammation in the body.Budesonide is used to treat mild to moderate Crohn’s disease.It’s also one of the drugs found in the inhaler Symbicort, used to treat COPD and asthma.
Formoterol inhalation is a long-acting bronchodilator. It relaxes muscles in the airways to improve breathing. Formoterol is to prevent bronchospasm in adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) including emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

Usage

BUDESONIDE is generally used to treat: Crohn’s Disease, COPD, Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis, Ulcerative Colitis
BUDESONIDE can address symptoms like: Right Side Lower Abdomen Pain, Abdomen Stomach Cramps, Fever, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Fatigue (tiredness), Loss Of Appetite, Weight Loss (unintentional), Nausea, Slow Growth (failure To Thrive)

FORMOTEROL is generally used to treat: COPD, Emphysema, Bronchitis, Chronic

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

SYMBICORT TURBUHALER is generally taken After Food.

Precautions for SYMBICORT TURBUHALER and its Constituents


  • Before taking budesonide, tell your doctor if you are allergic to it or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems.
  • Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: eye disease (such as cataracts, glaucoma), high blood pressure, liver disease, thyroid problems, diabetes, stomach/intestinal problems (such as diverticulitis, ulcer), brittle bones (osteoporosis), current/past infections (such as tuberculosis, positive tuberculosis test, herpes, fungal), bleeding problems, mental/mood conditions (such as psychosis, anxiety, depression).

Do not use a second form of formoterol (Bevespi, Dulera, Symbicort) or other long-acting inhaled bronchodilator unless your doctor tells you to. This includes arformoterol (Brovana), indacaterol (Arcapta), olodaterol (Striverdi, Stiolto Respimat), salmeterol (Advair, Serevent), or vilanterol (Breo Ellipta, Anoro Ellipta). Monitor blood sugar level regularly while taking this medication. Avoid alcohol consumption.

Symptoms of Overdosage

BUDESONIDE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing
FORMOTEROL over-dosage can result in: Chest Pain, Irregular Heartbeat, Nervousness, Lightheadedness, Fainting, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Weakness (generalized)

Common Side-Effects

BUDESONIDE : Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Heartburn, Lower Back Pain, Abdomen Pain, Chest Pain, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomit, Dry Mouth, Eyes Pain, Heartburn, Head Headache, Upper Abdomen Pain, Abdomen Stomach Cramps
FORMOTEROL : Nausea, Head Headache, Dizziness, Nervousness, Dry Mouth, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Fatigue (tiredness), Difficulty Sleeping, Hoarse Voice

Serious Side-Effects

BUDESONIDE : Hirsutism, Polyarthralgia, Rhinitis, Acne Vulgaris, Constipation, Heartburn, Sneezing, Throat Soreness, Chills, Easy Bruising, Cough, Fever
FORMOTEROL : Rapid Speech, Weakness (generalized), Irregular Heartbeat, Increased Thirst, Frequent Urination

Rare Side-Effects

FORMOTEROL : Difficulty Breathing

Food Interactions


Grapefruit juice can increase the blood levels of budesonide resulting in severe side effects.

Disease Interactions

FORMOTEROL can interfere with: Hypertension, Hyperthyroidism, Diabetes Mellitus, Hypokalemia, Seizure

Technical Classification

BUDESONIDE is categorized as:
  • GLUCOCORTICOIDS / ADRENAL CORTICAL STEROIDS / HORMONES
  • INHALED CORTICOSTEROIDS / RESPIRATORY INHALANT PRODUCTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS

FORMOTEROL is categorized as: ADRENERGIC BRONCHODILATORS / BRONCHODILATORS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS

Prescription Statistics

Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.

How Frequently is it taken?

2 Times Daily85%
SOS7%

What was the Dosage Advised?

1puff54%
2puff31%
2puffs13%

How long was it prescribed?

10 Days39%
30 Days26%
14 Days16%
15 Days5%
60 Days5%

What is the break-up across patient age-group?

Below 5yrs4%
5 to 12yrs1%
12 to 18yrs8%
18 to 35yrs34%
35 to 50yrs22%
50 to 60yrs2%
60 to 70yrs19%
70yrs and above11%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females46%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Pulmonologist87%
Physician12%
Pediatrician1%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

MONTEK 10MG TAB43%
PICNOVIT 50MG TAB28%
ALEX SUGAR FREE SYRUP18%
RABICIP 20MG TAB18%
DUOLIN NEB15%
LEVOLIN INHALER MDI13%
CLARIBID 500MG TAB10%

Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?

PFT (SCREENING)35%
CBC (HEMATOLOGY)32%
XRAY CHEST PA (RADIOLOGY)29%
IGE TEST (MICROBIOLOGY)21%
AEC TEST (HEMATOLOGY)20%

Most common Home Remedies advised along-side?

Breathometer Reading (Others)14%

Available Alternatives for SYMBICORT TURBUHALER

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

SYMBICORT 4.5 MCG/160 MCG TURBUHALERINR 550 for 60 MDI INHALERBUDESONIDE 160.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 4.5 MCG
SYMBICORT TURBUHALERINR 550 for 60 MDI INHALERBUDESONIDE 160 MCG, FORMOTEROL 4.5 MCG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

AIRTEC FB 6MCG/100MCG CAPINR 137 for 30 CAPSULESBUDESONIDE 100.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
AIRTEC FB 6MCG/100MCG INHINR 257 for 150 MDI INHALERBUDESONIDE 100.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
AIRTEC FB 6MCG/200MCG INHINR 329 for 1PACKETBUDESONIDE 200 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6 MCG
AIRTEC FB 6MCG/400MCG CAPINR 217 for 30 CAPSULESBUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
AIRTEC FB 6MCG/400MCG INHINR 431.55 for 150 MDI INHALERBUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
AIRTEC FB CAPINR 237.5 for 30 CAPSULESBUDESONIDE 400 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6 MCG
AIRTEC FB DPI 6 MCG/200 MCG CAPINR 180.5 for 30 CAPSULESBUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
BUDAMATE 400 INHINR 345 for 120 MDI INHALERBUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
BUDAMATE 6 MCG/400 MCG TRANSCAPINR 215.5 for 30 TRANSCAPSBUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
BUDAMATE 6MCG/100MCG INHINR 219 for 120 MDI INHALERBUDESONIDE 100.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
BUDAMATE 6MCG/100MCG TRANSCAPINR 123.5 for 30 TRANSCAPSBUDESONIDE 100.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
BUDAMATE 6MCG/200MCG INHINR 275.5 for 120 MDI INHALERBUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
BUDAMATE 6MCG/200MCG TRANSCAPINR 174.5 for 30 TRANSCAPSBUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
BUDAMATE FORTE 12 MCG/400 MCG TRANSCAPINR 241 for 30 TRANSCAPSBUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 12.0 MCG
BUDAMATE FORTE TRANSCAPSINR 253 for 1 ROTACAPBUDESONIDE 400 MCG, FORMOTEROL 12 MCG
BUDAMATE INHALERINR 345 for 1 INHALERBUDESONIDE 400 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6 MCG
BUDAMATE TRANSCAPSINR 123.5 for 1 ROTACAPSFORMOTEROL 100 MCG, BUDESONIDE 100 MCG
BUDETROL 12MCG/200MCG INHINR 275.94 for 120 MDI INHALERBUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 12.0 MCG
BUDETROL 12MCG/400MCG CAPINR 211.66 for 30 CAPSULESBUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 12.0 MCG
BUDETROL 6MCG/100MCG INHINR 247 for 1 INHALERBUDESONIDE 100.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
BUDETROL 6MCG/100MCG ROTACAPINR 118 for 30 ROTACAPSBUDESONIDE 100.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
BUDETROL 6MCG/200MCG ROTACAPINR 164 for 30 ROTACAPSBUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
BUDETROL 6MCG/400MCG INHINR 345.24 for 120 MDI INHALERBUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
BUDETROL 6MCG/400MCG ROTACAPINR 209 for 30 ROTACAPSBUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
BUDETROL FORTE 12MCG/400MCG CAPINR 220 for 30 CAPSULESBUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 12.0 MCG
BUDETROL FORTE INHINR 430 for 1 INHALERFORMOTEROL , BUDESONIDE
BUDETROL O-INHINR 275.94 for 120 MDI INHALERBUDESONIDE 200 MCG, FORMOTEROL 12 MCG
COMBIHALE FB 6 MCG/200 MCG INHINR 275.94 for 120 MDI INHALERBUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
COMBIHALE FB 6 MCG/200 MCG REDICAPINR 168 for 30 REDICAPSBUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
COMBIHALE FB 6 MCG/400 MCG INHINR 345.24 for 120 MDI INHALERBUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
COMBIHALE FB 6 MCG/400 MCG REDICAPINR 199 for 30 REDICAPSBUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
COMBIHALE FB O 100 INHINR 207 for 1 INHALERBUDESONIDE 100 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6 MCG
DIGIHALER FB 200 INHALERINR 355 for 120MDIBUDESONIDE 200 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6 MCG
DIGIHALER FB 6MCG/200MCG INHINR 355 for 200 MDI INHALERBUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
DIGIHALER FB 6MCG/400MCG INHINR 436 for 120 MDI INHALERBUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FOMTIDE 12 MCG/200 MCG DISKETTEINR 325 for 8 DISKETTESBUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 12.0 MCG
FOMTIDE 6MCG/400MCG INHINR 345.24 for 120 MDI INHALERBUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FOMTIDE NF 12 MCG/100 MCG INHINR 219.24 for 1 INHALERBUDESONIDE 100.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 12.0 MCG
FOMTIDE NF 12 MCG/200 MCG INHINR 325 for 1 INHALERBUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 12.0 MCG
FOMTIDE NF 12MCG/400MCG INHINR 380 for 1 INHALERBUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 12.0 MCG
FORACORT 100 ROTACAPINR 122 for 30 ROTACAPSBUDESONIDE 100.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORACORT 200 AUTOHALERINR 890 for 200 MDI AUTOHALERBUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORACORT 200 ROTACAPINR 175 for 30 ROTACAPSBUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORACORT 20MCG/0.5MG RESPSINR 212.5 for 5 RESPULESFORMOTEROL 20.0 MCG, BUDESONIDE 0.5 MG
FORACORT 20MCG/1MG RESPS 2MLINR 262.5 for 5 RESPULESFORMOTEROL 20.0 MCG, BUDESONIDE 1.0 MG
FORACORT 6MCG/200MCG INHINR 275.94 for 120 MDI INHALERBUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORACORT 6MCG/400MCG ROTACAPINR 218 for 30 ROTACAPSBUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORACORT AUTOHALERINR 890 for 1 INHALERBUDESONIDE 200 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6 MCG
FORACORT CFC 6MCG/100MCG INHINR 219.24 for 120 MDI INHALERBUDESONIDE 100.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORACORT CFC 6MCG/400MCG INHINR 345.24 for 120 MDI INHALERBUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORACORT FORTE 12 MCG/400 MCG ROTACAPINR 262 for 30 ROTACAPSBUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 12.0 MCG
FORACORT FORTE 12MCG/400MCG INHINR 440 for 120 MDI INHALERBUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 12.0 MCG
FORACORT FORTE ROTACAPINR 262 for 30 ROTACAPSBUDESONIDE 400 MCG, FORMOTEROL 12 MCG
FORACORT RESPINR 232.5 for 5 RESPULESFORMOTEROL 20 MCG, BUDESONIDE 0.5 MG
FORACORT ROTACAPINR 134 for 30 ROTACAPSBUDESONIDE 100 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6 MCG
FORMONIDE 20MCG/0.5MG RESPSINR 280 for 7 RESPULESFORMOTEROL 20.0 MCG, BUDESONIDE 0.5 MG
FORMONIDE 20MCG/1MCG RESPSINR 308 for 7 RESPULESFORMOTEROL 20.0 MCG, BUDESONIDE 1.0 MCG
FORMONIDE 6MCG/100MCG INHINR 219.24 for 120 MDI INHALERBUDESONIDE 100.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORMONIDE 6MCG/100MCG RESPICAPINR 131 for 30 RESPICAPSBUDESONIDE 100.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORMONIDE 6MCG/200MCG INHINR 275.94 for 120 MDI INHALERBUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORMONIDE 6MCG/200MCG NOVOCARTINR 395 for 100 MDI NOVOCARTBUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORMONIDE 6MCG/200MCG RESPICAPINR 161 for 30 RESPICAPSBUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORMONIDE 6MCG/400MCG INHINR 345.24 for 120 MDI INHALERBUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORMONIDE 6MCG/400MCG NOVOCARTINR 511 for 100 MDI NOVOCARTBUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORMONIDE 6MCG/400MCG RESPICAPINR 226 for 30 RESPICAPSBUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORMONIDE CAPINR 176.9 for 30 RESPICAPSBUDESONIDE 200 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6 MCG
FORMONIDE FORTE 6 MCG/400 MCG RESPICAPINR 250 for 30 RESPICAPSBUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORMONIDE FORTE INH 12 MCG/400 MCGINR 446 for 120 MDI INHALERBUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 12.0 MCG
FORMONIDE FORTE RESPICAP CAPINR 250 for 30 RESPICAPSBUDESONIDE 400 MCG, FORMOTEROL 12 MCG
FORMONIDE INHALERINR 275.94 for 120 MDIBUDESONIDE 200 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6 MCG
FORMONIDE RESPICAPSINR 187.68 for 30 RESPICAPSBUDESONIDE 400 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6 MCG
PEAKHALE FB 6MCG/100MCG INHINR 214 for 120 MDI INHALERBUDESONIDE 100.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
PEAKHALE FB 6MCG/100MCG RESPICAPINR 91.47 for 30 RESPICAPSBUDESONIDE 100.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
PEAKHALE FB 6MCG/200MCG INHINR 295.46 for 120 MDI INHALERBUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
PEAKHALE FB 6MCG/200MCG RESPICAPINR 159 for 30 RESPICAPSBUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
PEAKHALE FB 6MCG/400MCG INHINR 352.25 for 120 MDI INHALERBUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
PEAKHALE FB 6MCG/400MCG RESPICAPINR 203 for 30 RESPICAPSBUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
QUIKHALE FB 6 MCG/200 MCG INHINR 304 for 120 MDI INHALERBUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
QUIKHALE FB 6MCG/200MCG CAPINR 165 for 30 CAPSULESBUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
QUIKHALE FB 6MCG/200MCG R-CAPSINR 155 for 40 ROTACAPSBUDESONIDE 200 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6 MCG
QUIKHALE FB 6MCG/200MCG ROTACAPINR 155 for 40 ROTACAPSBUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
QUIKHALE FB 6MCG/400MCG CAPINR 217 for 30 CAPSULESBUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
QUIKHALE FB 6MCG/400MCG ROTACAPINR 199 for 40 ROTACAPSBUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
SYMBIVA 100 MCG CAPINR 183.33 for 2 CAPSULESBUDESONIDE 100.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
SYMBIVA 100 MCG RHEOCAPINR 81.96 for 2 RHEOCAPBUDESONIDE 100.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
SYMBIVA 200 MCG CAPINR 122.93 for 2 CAPSULESBUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
SYMBIVA 200 MCG INHINR 317.5 for 19 ML INHALERBUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
SYMBIVA 400 MCG CAPINR 208.5 for 14 CAPSULESBUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
SYMBIVA 400 MCG INHINR 365.87 for 1 INHALERBUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
SYMBIVA 6 MCG/100 MCG OCTACAPINR 100.1 for 30 ROTACAPSBUDESONIDE 100.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
SYMBIVA 6 MCG/200 MCG OCTACAPINR 156.5 for 30 ROTACAPSBUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
SYMBIVA 6 MCG/400 MCG OCTACAPINR 190.5 for 30 ROTACAPSBUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
VENT EC CAPINR 17.36 for 30 CAPSULESFORMOTEROL 200.0 MG, BUDESONIDE
VENT FB 6MCG/100MCG CAPINR 102.53 for 30 CAPSULESBUDESONIDE 100.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
VENT FB 6MCG/100MCG INHINR 210 for 120 MDI INHALERBUDESONIDE 100.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
VENT FB 6MCG/200MCG CAPINR 121 for 30 CAPSULESBUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
VENT FB 6MCG/200MCG INHINR 245 for 120 MDI INHALERBUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
VENT FB 6MCG/400MCG CAPINR 142 for 30 CAPSULESBUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG