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Comparing Symbicort

Symbicort

budesonide / formoterol

Symbicort is a combination inhaler that contains budesonide (a corticosteroid) and formoterol (a long-acting bronchodilator). Symbicort should only be used in people with moderate-to-severe asthma... more

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

Recent helpful reviews
7.7
121 Reviews

For Asthma, Maintenance Comforting to read that others have muscle cramps when using Symbicort. I particularly am now getting cramp in my calf when stretching in bed and good to know this is probably the reason. I also get bleeding soooo easily on my arms now with any minor knock. Minor side effects I think though to be able to breath again and no use of Ventolin since starting on Symbicort 200.

7
Linda/Australia

For Asthma, Maintenance Generally, I have done quite well on this medicine when used in combination therapy. Lately, however I have developed a raspy voice and increased asthma symptoms. This may be unrelated to Symbicort and I will be seeing a physician shortly to address.

7
MBP

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Drug Class

Side Effects

See the full Symbicort side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 6 gram(s)
Dosage 160 mcg-4.5 mcg/inh
Per Unit* $40.03
Cost* $240.18
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Generic Availability

No

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Inhalation aerosol

Brand Names

N/A

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

7.9 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (3)

Drug Interactions

A total of 1135 drugs are known to interact with Symbicort:

  • 73 major drug interactions (181 brand and generic names)
  • 1025 moderate drug interactions (5864 brand and generic names)
  • 37 minor drug interactions (263 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • You should avoid the regular consumption of large amounts of grapefruits and grapefruit juice while... more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

July 21, 2006

WADA Class

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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