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💨 Budesonide (A) + Formoterol (B) Inhalation (MDI/DPI)
Dose: 100 mcg Budesonide + 6 mcg Formoterol per actuation
✅ DESCRIPTION
A fixed-dose combination inhaler used for maintenance treatment of asthma and COPD, combining:
- Budesonide: an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) to reduce inflammation
- Formoterol: a long-acting beta-2 agonist (LABA) for bronchodilation
Delivered via Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) or Dry Powder Inhaler (DPI) depending on device type.
🧪 FORMULATION
- Strength per puff:
- Budesonide 100 mcg (anti-inflammatory)
- Formoterol fumarate dihydrate 6 mcg (bronchodilator)
- Form: Inhalation aerosol or powder
- Device: MDI or DPI
- Pack Size: Commonly 120 metered doses per inhaler
🌿 NATURE
- Class: Combination of ICS (A) + LABA (B)
- Route: Inhalation (oral)
- Action: Anti-inflammatory + Long-term bronchodilation
- Onset of Formoterol: Within minutes
- Duration: Up to 12 hours
📌 USES
- Maintenance therapy in asthma (moderate to severe)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Helps reduce exacerbations and improve lung function
- May be used as SMART therapy (Single inhaler for Maintenance And Reliever Treatment)
🌟 ADVANTAGES
- Dual action: Reduces inflammation + opens airways
- Rapid relief due to fast-acting Formoterol
- Simplifies treatment by combining drugs
- Reduces dependence on oral corticosteroids
⚠️ PRECAUTIONS
Common Side Effects:
- Oral thrush (candidiasis)
- Headache, hoarseness, throat irritation
- Palpitations, tremors (due to formoterol)
Serious/Monitoring:
- Watch for paradoxical bronchospasm
- Monitor blood pressure, heart rate
- Long-term use may require adrenal function monitoring
❌ CONTRAINDICATIONS
- Hypersensitivity to either drug
- Acute asthma attacks (not a rescue-only inhaler)
- Severe cardiovascular conditions (use with caution)
🧊 STORAGE
- Store below 30°C
- Keep away from direct heat/sunlight
- Keep cap tightly closed
- Shake well before use (MDI only)
- Do not pierce or burn the canister (if MDI)
💡 INHALATION TIPS
- Rinse mouth after use to prevent oral infection
- Use spacer if needed (for MDI)
- Follow prescribed schedule, even if symptoms improve
- Check dose counter regularly