Formoterol Fumarate+budesonide
About Formoterol Fumarate+budesonide
Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate is used to treat asthma symptoms and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It helps prevent and treat difficulty breathing, wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, and chest tightness associated with asthma and COPD.
Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate is a combination of Budesonide and Formoterol fumarate. Budesonide reduces irritation and swelling. Formoterol fumarate relaxes and widens the respiratory airway muscles, making it easier for asthma and COPD patients to breathe.
Some people may experience fungal infection in the mouth, headache, sore throat, hoarse voice, upper respiratory tract infection, flu, cough, back pain, increased heart rate, and trembling. Most of these side effects of Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Use Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you need to use Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate based on your medical condition. Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate is for inhalation purposes only. Your doctor will explain on how to use the inhaler. Do not use more than the prescribed dose of the medicine.
Do not take Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate if you are allergic to any of its components. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate. If your breathing worsens or you often wake up at night with asthma and experience chest tightness in the morning, please consult a doctor immediately.
Uses of Formoterol Fumarate+budesonide
• Asthma Management: Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate is widely prescribed for asthma patients to reduce inflammation and prevent asthma attacks. By relaxing airway muscles, it eases breathing and provides effective relief.
• COPD Treatment: Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate is highly effective in managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a progressive lung condition. It helps alleviate symptoms like breathlessness and wheezing, ensuring better respiratory function.
• Inflammation Control: The corticosteroid component in Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate works to reduce airway inflammation, a common issue in asthma and COPD, improving lung function and enhancing quality of life.
• Exacerbation Prevention: Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate plays a crucial role in preventing symptom flare-ups in chronic respiratory conditions, minimising the need for oral corticosteroids and reducing their associated side effects.
• Relief for Allergy-Triggered Asthma: Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate is also beneficial for asthma caused by allergies. It helps control allergic reactions and associated respiratory symptoms, ensuring better overall management.
Medicinal Benefits
- Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate is a combination therapy containing budesonide (an inhaled corticosteroid) and formoterol (a long-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist).
- Budesonide works by reducing irritation and swelling by acting inside cells of the nasal lining, whereas formoterol fumarate works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs.
- Helps maintain long-term asthma control, improves lung function, and enhances quality of life.
- Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate is also indicated for the regular treatment of moderate to severe COPD in patients who experience frequent symptoms and have a history of exacerbation.
- Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate decreases the rate and severity of COPD exacerbations and maintains day-to-day function.
- It reduces airway inflammation and prevents bronchospasm, thereby minimising the frequency and severity of asthma attacks.
Directions for Use
- Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safe and effective use.
- Hold the Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate with the mouthpiece downwards. Put the mouthpiece between your teeth and seal the lips around it. Then, press down on the inhaler once to release the medication. Breathe in slowly and hold your breath for 5 to 10 seconds. Breathe out slowly. Repeat the process until you have inhaled the number of puffs prescribed by the doctor.
- Rinse your mouth with water and spit it out after using Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate to avoid fungal infections in the mouth and throat.
Storage
Side Effects of Formoterol Fumarate+budesonide
- Fungal infection in the mouth
- Headache
- Sore throat, hoarse voice
- Flu, cough
- Back pain
- Increased heart rate
- Shaking or trembling
Drug Warnings
- Do not use Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate if you are allergic to any of its components.
- If your breathing worsens or you often wake up at night with asthma, experience chest tightness in the morning that lasts longer than usual, please consult a doctor immediately, as these might be signs indicating that your asthma is not controlled properly and requires an alternate or additional treatment.
- Regular monitoring of potassium levels is recommended while taking Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate, as it may cause low potassium levels in the blood.
- Avoid contact with people who have infections or who are sick, as Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate may weaken the immune system, making it easier to contract infections.
- If you have high blood pressure, diabetes, hypokalaemia (low potassium levels in the blood), glaucoma, cataracts, osteoporosis (weak bones), fits, immune system problems, chickenpox, measles, or thyroid, lung, heart, liver or adrenal gland problems, inform your doctor before using Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate.
- Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate is not recommended for children below 6 years of age.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Inform the doctor if you are taking bronchodilators (albuterol), steroids (prednisone), water pills (furosemide), pain killers (aspirin), antibiotic (azithromycin), antidepressant (duloxetine), heart-related medicines (metoprolol), antifungals (itraconazole, voriconazole, posaconazole, ketoconazole), or HIV/AIDS drugs (ritonavir).
Drug-Food Interaction: Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate may interact with grapefruit and grapefruit juice. Therefore, avoid intake of grapefruit or its juice with Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate as it may lead to severe adverse effects.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have high blood pressure, diabetes, hypokalaemia (low potassium levels in the blood), glaucoma, cataracts, osteoporosis (weak bones), fits, immune system problems, chickenpox, measles, thyroid, lung, heart, liver or adrenal gland problems, inform your doctor before taking Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
consult your doctorThe interaction of Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate.
Pregnancy
consult your doctorThe safety of Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate in pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, it is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctorIt is unknown whether Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate is excreted in human milk. It is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks the benefits are greater than the risks.
Driving
safe if prescribedBudesonide+formoterol Fumarate usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
Liver
cautionUse Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate with caution, especially if you have a history of liver disease. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Kidney
consult your doctorIf you have any concerns regarding the use of Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.
Children
consult your doctorBudesonide+formoterol Fumarate is not recommended for children below 6 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established. However, please consult a doctor before giving Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate to children.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to strengthen your breathing muscles and boost your immune system.
- Avoid foods such as cabbage, beans, garlic, onions, shrimp, pickled food, dried fruits, fried foods, carbonated drinks, wine, and bottled lemon and lime juice as they may worsen asthma symptoms.
- Do meditation, deep breathing, regular exercise, and try progressive muscle relaxation techniques to get relief from stress and reduce the risk of an asthma attack.
- Quit smoking as it may reduce the effectiveness of the Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate and irritate the lungs, worsening breathing problems.
- Learning breathing exercises will help you move more air in and out of your lungs.
Special Advise
- You are advised to rinse your mouth with water after each dose of Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate because it not only removes the taste of medicine inhaled but also helps to avoid fungal infections (oral thrush) in the mouth and throat. After rinsing your mouth thoroughly, you may drink water, milk or any liquids.
- Avoid using more than 12 inhalations in a day and more than 6 inhalations at once.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Asthma: It is a chronic (long-term) respiratory condition in which airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty in breathing. The asthma symptoms include wheezing (a whistling sound while breathing), shortness of breath, chest tightness, and cough, especially at night. The symptoms of mild persistent asthma may occur more than 2 times a week and up to 4 nights in a month, whereas, in the case of severe persistent asthma, the symptoms occur several times every day and most nights. The treatment for asthma includes medication, breathing exercises, and self-care.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): It is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes). The major cause of COPD is smoking tobacco. Also, long-term exposure to fumes and chemicals may lead to COPD. The symptoms include chronic cough, shortness of breath, or wheezing (whistle sound while breathing).
FAQs
Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate is used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It works by stopping the release of certain chemicals responsible for causing inflammatory reactions and allergies. It also relaxes and widens the respiratory airway muscles, making it easier to breathe.
Yes, Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate may cause fungal infection in the mouth (oral thrush) as a common side effect. It is not necessary for everyone taking Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate to experience this side effect. However, to avoid such side effects, brush your teeth or rinse your mouth with water after using Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate every time.
Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate should be used with caution in osteoporosis (low bone density resulting in weak and brittle bones) patients, as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have osteoporosis before taking Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate so that the dose may be adjusted or an alternate medicine may be prescribed.
No, you are not recommended to take ketoconazole or other antifungal drugs such as itraconazole, posaconazole and voriconazole with Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate as co-administration of these medicines may increase the absorption of Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate into the bloodstream and increase the risk of adverse effects such as high blood pressure, weight gain, depression, muscle weakness, swelling, acne, skin thinning, cataracts, excessive growth of facial or body hair, stretch marks, high blood glucose levels, menstrual irregularities, loss of bone density, easy bruising and abnormal distribution of body fat, especially in the waist, back, neck and face, neck. However, please consult a doctor before using other medicines with Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate.
You are not recommended to take more than the prescribed dose of Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate as it may cause adverse effects such as a fast heartbeat, trembling or headache. However, if you experience any of these symptoms while taking Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate, please consult a doctor immediately.
You are not recommended to stop taking Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the condition or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate, please consult your doctor.
Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate does not relieve a sudden asthma attack. Therefore, it is advised to carry a rescue inhaler always to treat sudden asthma symptoms.
In rare cases, Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate may cause a low potassium level. So if you experience tiredness, muscle cramps, weakness, abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) and constipation, contact your doctor for advice.
Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate contains a corticosteroid named Budesonide. Corticosteroids are anti-inflammatory medicines used to treat a variety of conditions like asthma. They are not the same as anabolic steroids, which are used illegally to gain muscle mass.
No, taking Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate in more than the recommended dose will not make it more effective, rather it can increase side effects. If the symptoms are not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor.
There are no restrictions on drinking water after taking Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate. However, to prevent ingestion of Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate, it is better to rinse your mouth before drinking water.
Inform your doctor about your detailed medical and surgical history and also if have heart, kidney or liver disease. Additionally, let your doctor know about other medications you may be taking.
Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than the risks. Therefore, if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, inform your doctor.
You are always recommended to consult your doctor before taking antifungal or other medicines with Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate.
Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate may cause side effects such as fungal infection in the mouth, headache, sore throat, flu, back pain or upper respiratory tract infection. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Store Budesonide+formoterol Fumarate at room temperature protected from moisture. Keep the container tightly closed. Keep it away from reach of children.
