Symbicort Turbohaler

Description Of SYMBICORT TURBOHALER

Symbicort Turbohaler Inhalation Powder is used for Asthma, Copd, Mild to moderate active crohn’s disease, Maintenance of clinical remission of mild to moderate crohn’s disease and other conditions. Symbicort Turbohaler Inhalation Powder may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.Symbicort Turbohaler Inhalation Powder contains Budesonide and Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate as active ingredients.

SYMBICORT TURBOHALER Chemical Name

• Formoterol (4.5mcg)
• Budesonide (160mcg)

SYMBICORT TURBOHALER  Manufactured

AstraZeneca

Uses of SYMBICORT TURBOHALER

• Asthma
• Copd
• Mild to moderate active crohn’s disease

What is SYMBICORT TURBOHALER?

Symbicort  Turbuhaler is a combination medicine used to relieve symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, breathing difficulties, coughing, etc. caused by asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This pills is not recommended for use in patients less than 12 years of age. This medicine is used only for the maintenance treatment of asthma and COPD and is not useful for treating an acute attack.

How SYMBICORT TURBOHALER working

Symbicort 160 Turbuhaler is a combination of two pills: Formoterol and Budesonide. Formoterol is a long-acting bronchodilator which works by comfortable the muscles in the airways and widens the airways. Budesonide is a steroid. It works by stopping the release of certain chemical messengers that reason inflammation (swelling) of the airways. Together, they make breathing easier.

SYMBICORT TURBOHALER Dosage

Missed Dose

The missed dose should be inhaled as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is aforehand time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra pills to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency healthcheck treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Adverse effects Of SYMBICORT TURBOHALER

• Headache
• Respiratory infection
• Nausea
• Back pain
• Dyspepsia
• Dizziness
• Abdominal pain
• Flatulence
• Vomiting

Special Precautions And Related Warnings Of SYMBICORT TURBOHALER

• Do not chew or crush capsule
• Do not drive or operate heavy machinery
• Exercise caution in case of fungal or bacterial infection
• Hypercorticism and Adrenal Axis Suppression
• Increased risk of Infection
• Inform doctor about pregnancy

Storage Conditions for SYMBICORT TURBOHALER

Store pills at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze pills unless required by package insert. Keep medicines away from children and pets.