Comparing Pulmicort Turbuhaler vs Ventolin
Pulmicort Turbuhaler (budesonide) | Ventolin (albuterol) |
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Pulmicort Turbuhaler (budesonide) | Ventolin (albuterol) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Asthma - Maintenance. Pulmicort Turbuhaler may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Asthma - acute, Bronchiectasis, Asthma - Maintenance, COPD - Acute, COPD - Maintenance, Bronchospasm Prophylaxis. Ventolin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. View more |
Related suggestions Asthma, Maintenance
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More about Pulmicort Turbuhaler (budesonide) | More about Ventolin (albuterol) | |
Ratings & Reviews | ||
Pulmicort Turbuhaler has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 7 ratings on Drugs.com. 57% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect. |
Ventolin has an average rating of 4.1 out of 10 from a total of 46 ratings on Drugs.com. 24% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 54% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
View all Pulmicort Turbuhaler side effects |
View all Ventolin side effects |
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Drug Class | ||
Generic Availability | ||
Lower cost generic approved | Lower cost generic approved | |
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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Dosage Forms | ||
N/A |
N/A |
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Brand Names | ||
Other budesonide brands include: Entocort EC, Eohilia, Pulmicort Flexhaler, Pulmicort Respules, Tarpeyo, Uceris | Other albuterol brands include: ProAir HFA, ProAir RespiClick, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA, Vospire ER | |
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
2.8 hours |
6.5 hours |
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CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||
A total of 571 drugs are known to interact with Pulmicort Turbuhaler:
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A total of 426 drugs are known to interact with Ventolin:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | ||
First Approval Date | ||
June 24, 1997 |
July 10, 1986 |
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WADA Class View classifications | ||
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Professional Resources | ||
Related Treatment Guide | ||
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