Budesonide and Formoterol Fumarate
Therapeutic Group
Drugs For Obstructive Airway Diseases, InhalantsIndication Dosage
Budesonide and formoterol fumarate is a combination medication used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adults. Specifically, it is indicated for:
- Maintenance treatment of asthma in patients aged 6 years and older who require a combination of inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting beta2-agonists.
- Maintenance treatment of COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema, in patients with moderate to severe airflow obstruction who have a history of exacerbations.
For adults with asthma or COPD, the recommended starting dose of budesonide and formoterol fumarate is usually one inhalation twice a day. The maximum recommended dose is two inhalations twice a day.
For children with asthma between the ages of 6 and 11 years, the recommended dose is one inhalation twice a day.
Content
- Rota Cap 200/6 mcg
- Rota Cap 400/6 mcg
- Rota Cap 400/12 mcg
Pregnancy
Avoid Unless Potential Benefit Outweighs Risk
Stability
- Inhaled corticosteroid
- Long-acting beta2-agonist
- Antiasthmatic
- Anti-inflammatory agent
Contra Indications
- Budesonide and formoterol fumarate is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to budesonide, formoterol, or any of the excipients in the medication. It should also not be used for the treatment of acute bronchospasm or as a rescue medication for the relief of acute symptoms.
Precautions
- Budesonide and formoterol fumarate is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to budesonide, formoterol, or any of the excipients in the medication. It should also not be used for the treatment of acute bronchospasm or as a rescue medication for the relief of acute symptoms.
Lactation
- Avoided
Side Effects
- headache
- Throat irritation
- Cough
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Muscle cramps.