Symbicort Alternatives Compared
Symbicort | Anoro Ellipta | Breztri Aerosphere |
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Symbicort (budesonide / formoterol) | Anoro Ellipta (umeclidinium / vilanterol) | Breztri Aerosphere (budesonide / formoterol / glycopyrrolate) |
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Prescription only
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... View more |
Prescription only
Anoro Ellipta is a once-daily inhalation that may be used to help maintain airway opening in adults with COPD. It is well-tolerated with few side effects, but it should not be used to treat asthma... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for COPD - Maintenance, COPD. Breztri Aerosphere may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions COPD, Maintenance
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More about Symbicort (budesonide / formoterol) | More about Anoro Ellipta (umeclidinium / vilanterol) | More about Breztri Aerosphere (budesonide / formoterol / glycopyrrolate) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Symbicort has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 221 ratings on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 27% reported a negative effect. |
Anoro Ellipta has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 62 ratings on Drugs.com. 61% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect. |
Breztri Aerosphere has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 94 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 15% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Symbicort side effects in more detail. |
See also: Anoro Ellipta side effects in more detail. |
See also: Breztri Aerosphere side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other budesonide / formoterol brands include: Breyna |
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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 |
21.3 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of 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. |
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. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A total of 798 drugs are known to interact with Symbicort:
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A total of 493 drugs are known to interact with Anoro Ellipta:
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A total of 909 drugs are known to interact with Breztri Aerosphere:
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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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First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
July 21, 2006 |
December 18, 2013 |
July 23, 2020 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
Further information
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