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Budesonide + Formoterol is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Budesonide + Formoterol safe for pregnant women?
Budesonide + Formoterol may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Budesonide + Formoterol again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Budesonide + Formoterol safe during breastfeeding?
Budesonide + Formoterol can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Budesonide + Formoterol on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Budesonide + Formoterol on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Budesonide + Formoterol on the Liver?
Budesonide + Formoterol is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Budesonide + Formoterol on the Heart?
Budesonide + Formoterol is rarely harmful for the heart.
Budesonide + Formoterol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Budesonide + Formoterol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Budesonide + Formoterol habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Budesonide + Formoterol.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Budesonide + Formoterol as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Budesonide + Formoterol only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Budesonide + Formoterol for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Budesonide + Formoterol
It is safe to take Budesonide + Formoterol with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Budesonide + Formoterol
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Budesonide + Formoterol as it can have severe side effects.
No, Budesonide + Formoterol does not cause weight loss. It has not been reported by the patient who is taking this drug. If you are experiencing any unusual weight loss after taking this drug then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
The dosage and duration of using this drug may vary depending upon the age and medical condition of the patient and type of dosage forms. Hence you are advised to take Budesonide + Formoterol as directed by your doctor. However, the inhaler is used twice daily or advice by the doctor.
Yes, Budesonide + Formoterol may cause a headache, this occurs rarely. However, the exact cause of a headache is unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, consider taking a mild painkiller, applying balms and complete rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.
No, Budesonide + Formoterol should not be discontinued without doctors advice even when you start feeling well because discontinuing this drug on your own might worsen your current medical condition. You are advised to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Budesonide + Formoterol is a steroid. It belongs to the class of drug known as the corticosteroids. It is used to prevent asthmatic attacks.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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