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💨 Budesonide (A) + Formoterol (B) Inhalation (MDI/DPI)
Dose: 400 mcg Budesonide + 6 mcg Formoterol per actuation
✅ DESCRIPTION
This is a fixed-dose combination inhaler containing:
- Budesonide: an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) that reduces airway inflammation
- Formoterol: a long-acting beta-2 agonist (LABA) that relaxes bronchial muscles to ease breathing
Used for maintenance treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), especially in moderate-to-severe cases where higher corticosteroid doses are required.
🧪 FORMULATION
- Each actuation contains:
- Budesonide 400 mcg
- Formoterol fumarate 6 mcg
- Route: Inhalation (via Metered Dose Inhaler or Dry Powder Inhaler)
- Packaging: Commonly 60 or 120 doses per device
🌿 NATURE
- Anti-inflammatory + Bronchodilator combination
- Budesonide acts over time to prevent exacerbations
- Formoterol gives quick relief (within minutes) and lasts up to 12 hours
📌 USES
- Long-term management of asthma
- Severe persistent asthma not controlled with lower ICS doses
- Maintenance therapy in COPD with repeated flare-ups
- May be used in SMART regimen (maintenance + reliever)
🌟 ADVANTAGES
- Single inhaler with both preventive and relieving actions
- Reduces need for oral steroids
- Improves lung function, reduces wheezing and breathlessness
- Fewer asthma attacks
- Convenient and improves adherence
⚠️ PRECAUTIONS
Common Side Effects:
- Oral candidiasis (preventable by rinsing mouth)
- Hoarseness, dry mouth
- Shakiness, fast heartbeat (due to Formoterol)
Serious Cautions:
- Risk of systemic corticosteroid side effects if overused
- Not for acute asthma attacks (use separate rescue inhaler)
- Use with care in:
- Hypertension, cardiac disease
- Seizure disorders
- Diabetes
- Pediatric or elderly patients (monitor closely)
❌ CONTRAINDICATIONS
- Known allergy to Budesonide or Formoterol
- Not suitable as monotherapy for asthma
- Avoid in untreated fungal, bacterial, or viral respiratory infections
🧊 STORAGE
- Store at room temperature (below 30°C)
- Avoid moisture, direct sunlight, and heat
- For MDI: do not puncture or burn the canister
- Keep cap closed to protect from dust and contamination
🫁 USAGE GUIDANCE
- Shake well before use (MDI)
- Exhale fully before inhaling
- Hold breath for ~10 seconds after inhalation
- Rinse mouth after use to prevent fungal infection
- Follow doctor’s dosing exactly—do not self-increase