Comparing Symbicort vs Trelegy Ellipta

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Symbicort budesonide / formoterol

Trelegy Ellipta fluticasone / umeclidinium / vilanterol

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

Prescribed for COPD, Asthma. Trelegy Ellipta may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Bronchodilator combinations

Bronchodilator combinations

Side Effects

See the full Symbicort side effects document.

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Pricing and Coupons

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Quantity	6 gram(s)
Dosage	160 mcg-4.5 mcg/inh
Per Unit^*	$46.41
Cost^*	$278.44

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Quantity	28 powder
Dosage	100 mcg-62.5 mcg-25 mcg/inh
Per Unit^*	$11.11
Cost^*	$311.11

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Generic Availability

Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available

Inhalation aerosol

Inhalation powder

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

24 hours

CSA Schedule**

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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.

Pregnancy Category

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Summary unavailable.

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Drug Interactions

A total of 681 drugs are known to interact with Symbicort:

69 major drug interactions (189 brand and generic names)
587 moderate drug interactions (2332 brand and generic names)
25 minor drug interactions (221 brand and generic names)

A total of 493 drugs are known to interact with Trelegy Ellipta:

50 major drug interactions (132 brand and generic names)
425 moderate drug interactions (1871 brand and generic names)
18 minor drug interactions (185 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

You should avoid the regular consumption of large amounts of grapefruits and grapefruit juice while... View more

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

July 21, 2006

September 18, 2017

WADA Class

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More Information

** 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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