budesonide/formoterol(Symbicort)
Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) + long-acting beta-2 agonist (LABA) combination
Pronunciation
/bjuːˈdɛsənaɪd fɔːrˈmoʊtərɒl/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- budesonide/formoterol
- Brand names
- Symbicort
- Therapeutic class
- Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) + long-acting beta-2 agonist (LABA) combination
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Use as a controller daily, not a rescue (unless using SMART approach as directed).
- Rinse mouth and spit after every dose to prevent thrush.
- Shake the inhaler before each use (pMDI).
- Carry a SABA (e.g., albuterol) for acute symptoms unless on SMART regimen.
- Report worsening symptoms or increased rescue use.
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