Here is the detailed brand-free information for:
💨 Budesonide (A) + Formoterol (B) Inhalation (MDI/DPI)
Dose: 200 mcg Budesonide + 6 mcg Formoterol per actuation
✅ DESCRIPTION
A combination inhaler containing:
- Budesonide: inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) for anti-inflammatory action
- Formoterol: long-acting beta-2 agonist (LABA) for bronchodilation
Used for maintenance treatment of asthma and COPD, especially when symptoms are not well controlled with low-dose ICS.
🧪 FORMULATION
- Strength per puff:
- Budesonide 200 mcg
- Formoterol fumarate 6 mcg
- Dosage form: Inhalation (via MDI or DPI)
- Packaging: Typically 120 actuations per inhaler
🌿 NATURE
- Therapeutic Class: Combination of ICS (anti-inflammatory) + LABA (bronchodilator)
- Delivery: Inhalation through metered-dose or dry-powder inhalers
- Onset (Formoterol): Quick (within minutes)
- Duration: Up to 12 hours per dose
📌 USES
- Maintenance treatment of asthma (moderate to severe)
- Management of COPD with frequent symptoms or exacerbations
- May be used in SMART regimen (Single Maintenance And Reliever Therapy) in asthma
🌟 ADVANTAGES
- Combines two key treatments in one inhaler
- Improves lung function and symptom control
- Reduces asthma exacerbation frequency
- Rapid onset + long-lasting effect
- May reduce oral steroid need
⚠️ PRECAUTIONS
Common Side Effects:
- Oral thrush (rinse mouth after use)
- Cough, throat irritation, hoarseness
- Palpitations, tremor (due to formoterol)
Serious Risks:
- Adrenal suppression (long-term high-dose ICS)
- Risk of systemic effects in children
- Paradoxical bronchospasm (rare)
❌ CONTRAINDICATIONS
- Allergy to budesonide, formoterol, or inhaler components
- Not for acute asthma attacks (rescue inhaler needed)
- Use with caution in patients with:
- Heart disease
- Seizure disorders
- Thyroid abnormalities
🧊 STORAGE
- Store below 30°C, avoid freezing
- Keep away from heat and sunlight
- Replace cap tightly after each use
- Do not puncture or expose canister to fire
🫁 USAGE TIPS
- Rinse mouth after inhalation
- Use spacer if prescribed (for MDI)
- Prime inhaler if unused for several days
- Follow doctor’s exact schedule, not just symptom-driven