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Budesonide formoterol

Used for asthma or COPD controller therapy when prescribed.

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Inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonist Respiratory ID 65

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What It Is Used For

Used for asthma or COPD controller therapy when prescribed.

Active Ingredient

budesonide and formoterol fumarate

Chemical Name

budesonide plus formoterol

Common Brands

Symbicort, Breyna

Generic / Alternate Names

budesonide/formoterol inhaler

Tracking Note

Track doses, rescue inhaler use, symptoms, oral rinsing, and exacerbations.

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Allergic Rhinitis

Commonly used for asthma, COPD, bronchospasm, allergy-airway, or breathing-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Asthma

Commonly used for asthma, COPD, bronchospasm, allergy-airway, or breathing-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Bronchitis

Commonly used for asthma, COPD, bronchospasm, allergy-airway, or breathing-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Commonly used for asthma, COPD, bronchospasm, allergy-airway, or breathing-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Cystic Fibrosis

Commonly used for asthma, COPD, bronchospasm, allergy-airway, or breathing-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Chest tightness

Commonly used for asthma, COPD, bronchospasm, allergy-airway, or breathing-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Cough

Commonly used for asthma, COPD, bronchospasm, allergy-airway, or breathing-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Dry cough

Commonly used for asthma, COPD, bronchospasm, allergy-airway, or breathing-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Nasal congestion

Commonly used for asthma, COPD, bronchospasm, allergy-airway, or breathing-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Rapid breathing

Commonly used for asthma, COPD, bronchospasm, allergy-airway, or breathing-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Shortness of breath

Commonly used for asthma, COPD, bronchospasm, allergy-airway, or breathing-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Trouble breathing

Commonly used for asthma, COPD, bronchospasm, allergy-airway, or breathing-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Wheezing

Commonly used for asthma, COPD, bronchospasm, allergy-airway, or breathing-symptom care depending on formulation.

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