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 | ||
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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 47 ratings on Drugs.com. 23% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 53% 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. | ||
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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. |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Dosage Forms | ||
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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. | ||
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2.8 hours |
6.5 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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A total of 573 drugs are known to interact with Pulmicort Turbuhaler:
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A total of 427 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 | ||
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June 24, 1997 |
July 10, 1986 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
| More Information | ||
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