Symbion 100100mcg+6mcg/puff
Maxhelar
Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Symbion 100. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Symbion 100 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the develo... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Symbion 100 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.... View More |
| Driving | No interaction found/established |
| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
Symbion 100 is a combination of two medicines in one inhaler. It relieves the long-term symptoms of asthma and COPD, making breathing easier. It works b... View More
Uses of Symbion 100
- Asthma
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Side effects of Symbion 100
- Cough
- Fungal infection of mouth
- Headache
- Hoarseness of voice
- Increased heart rate
- Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
- Nausea
- Respiratory tract infection
- Sore throat
- Vomiting
How to use Symbion 100
Rotacaps must not be swallowed. Check the label for directions before use. Place the capsule at the base of rotahaler, not in the mouthpiece. Twist the ... View More
How Symbion 100 works
Symbion 100 is a combination of two medicines: Formoterol and Budesonide. Formoterol is a long-acting bronchodilator which works by relaxing the muscles... View More
- It contains two medicines in one inhaler for control of long term asthma and COPD symptoms.
- It does not relieve sudden symptoms. Always use a rescue inhaler to treat sudden symptoms.
- Tell your doctor immediately if your breathing problem worsens, or if rescue inhaler does not relieve symptoms.
- Do not discontinue unless advised by your doctor.
- Rinse your mouth with water after each use to prevent infections in the mouth and throat.
- Carry your rescue inhaler wherever you go.
Indication
Asthma, COPD
Adult Dose
Asthma Maintenance and reliever therapy: Adults and adolescents (12 years and older) - As both maintenance and reliever therapy: Adults and adolesce... View More
Child Dose
<12 years: Safety and efficacy not established
Contraindication
Primary treatment of status asthmaticus or other acute episodes of asthma. Hypersensitivity to Budesonide, Formoterol or to Lactose.
Mode of Action
Budesonide is a corticosteroid that has mainly glucocorticoid activity. It prevents and controls inflammation by controlling the rate of protein synthei... View More
Precaution
Treatment with Budesonide and Formoterol combination should not be initiated to treat a severe exacerbation or if patients have significantly worsening ... View More
Side Effect
>10% Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) (8-11%),Headache (7-11%),Nasopharyngitis (7-11%) 1-10% Pharyngolaryngeal pain (6-9%),Stomach discomfo... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy In women with poorly or moderately controlled asthma, there is increased risk of several perinatal adverse outcomes such as preeclampsia in t... View More
Interaction
Concomitant admin with CYP3A4 inhibitor e.g. itraconazole, clarithromycin, erythromycin may inhibit the metabolism of budesonide. Concurrent use with no... View More
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