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What is symbicort?
Generic Name:
budesonide-formoterol
Other Brand Names:
budesonide-formoterol
,
formoterol-budesonide
Budesonide is a steroid that reduces inflammation in the body.
Formoterol is a long-acting bronchodilator that relaxes muscles in the airways to improve breathing.
The combination of budesonide and formoterol is used to prevent bronchospasm in people with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Budesonide and formoterol inhalation may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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Posts on symbicort
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Can symbicort cause weight gain - Ask a Pharmacist Expert Forum
- Sep 17, 2009
I have been taking symbicort for about 8 months and in that time i notice that my weight ha...
what Asthma medications have the least effect on the heart? - Heart Rhythm Community
- Jan 06, 2009
I have recently been prescribed symbicort, but for some reason I read that corticosteroids ...
anhidrosis and symbicort - Asthma Community
- Dec 27, 2008
My son is a very active 9 yr old who last year started experiencing heat intolerance, facia...
just reading, and I thought I'd input - Respiratory Disorders Community
- Dec 17, 2008
I was diagnosed with sarcoidosis in july '08 I possibly had it for a short time before. I ...
Symbicort (budesonide formoterol) - Asthma Community
- Sep 26, 2008
My son has frequent cough and colds ever since he was 3 years old. He was diagnosed with pr...
Allergic rhinitis and Asthma - Asthma Expert Forum
- Aug 21, 2008
I have perennial allergic rhinitis and mild-moderate exercise/physical activity-induced ast...
Allergic rhinitis and Asthma - Asthma Community
- Aug 16, 2008
I have perennial allergic rhinitis and mild-moderate exercise/physical activity-induced ast...
Symbicort and skin bleeds? - Asthma Expert Forum
- Apr 16, 2008
I am a 55 y/o non smoking female- basically in very good health except for this adult onset...
Is it Reactive Respiratory Disease - Respiratory Disorders Community
- Mar 24, 2008
Every year it seems that following a cold and windy conditions (spring) I develop an asthma...
Should I be taking Symbicort - Asthma Community
- Feb 29, 2008
I am a 46 years old triathlete. I was diagnosed with asthma when I was in high school and ...
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Journals about symbicort
(1)
Rain Rain Go Away
by
Erlandee
, Jul 08, 2009 12:00AM
The rain we are having is making it so difficult to manage my asthma. I've always sai...
Videos on symbicort
(1)
Barbara's Story
Health Pages for symbicort
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