Symbicort Turbuhaler 160/4.5 μg/dose
Treatment of asthma in patients ≥6yrs old not adequately controlled on a long-term asthma control medication [eg, inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)] or whose disease warrants initiation of both an ICS and LABA. Maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction in COPD, including chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema. To reduce exacerbations of COPD.
KSh2,750.00 – KSh5,454.00
The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, respiratory tract infection, hoarseness of voice, fungal infections in the mouth, cough, headache, sore throat, musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain, and increased heart rate. If you get there, don’t stop taking it but do talk to your doctor. You can prevent some of these symptoms by rinsing your mouth and throat with water or brushing your teeth after using your inhaler. There are other, rarer side effects which can be serious. Talk to your doctor if you’re worried about them.
Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Uses
- Asthma
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Side effects
Common side effects of Symbicort
- Cough
- Fungal infection of mouth
- Headache
- Hoarseness of voice
- Increased heart rate
- Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
- Nausea
- Respiratory tract infection
- Sore throat
- Vomiting
How to use Symbicort Inhaler
How Symbicort Inhaler Works
Symbicort 160mcg/4.5mcg Turbuhaler is a combination of two medicines: Formoterol and Budesonide. Formoterol is a long-acting bronchodilator which works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens the airways. Budesonide is a steroid. It works by stopping the release of certain chemical messengers that cause inflammation (swelling) of the airways. Together, they make breathing easier.
Specification: Symbicort Turbuhaler 160/4.5 μg/dose
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