Drug Details
Generic Name:
Common Brands:
Availability:
Prescription only
Therapeutic Class:
Inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta-agonist (LABA)
Forms:
Metered-dose inhaler
Administration:
By mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
Treatment of asthma
Treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Symbicort Drug Class
Symbicort (sim buh kawt) contains two active ingredients — budesonide & formoterol. Budesonide is a corticosteroid. Formoterol is a long-acting beta-agonist.
Symbicort Age Range
Symbicort is approved for the treatment of asthma in adults and pediatric patients 6 years of age and older. It is also used for maintenance treatment of COPD in adults.
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