ProAir vs. Symbicort

Are ProAir and Symbicort the Same Thing?

Proair(albuterol sulfate) andSymbicort(budesonide and formoterol fumarate dihydrate) are inhalers used to prevent and treatwheezingandshortness of breathcaused bybreathingproblems such aschronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Proair is also used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused byasthmaand to preventexercise-induced asthma.

Proair is a bronchodilator and Symbicort is a combination of asteroidand a long-acting bronchodilator.

What Are Possible Side Effects of ProAir?

Commonside effectsof ProAir include:

What Are Possible Side Effects of Symbicort?

Common side effects of Symbicort include:

  • headache,
  • throat irritation,
  • nausea,
  • vomiting,
  • stomachupset,
  • diarrhea,
  • back pain,
  • stuffynose,
  • muscle orjointpain, or
  • changesinyour voice.

Tell yourdoctorif you experience unlikely but serious side effects of Symbicort including:

  • white patches ontongueor in mouth,
  • signs ofinfection(such asfever, persistentsorethroat),
  • mental/mood changes (such as nervousness),
  • trouble sleeping,
  • vision problems (such asblurred vision),
  • increased thirst or urination,
  • muscle cramps, or
  • shaking (tremors).

What Is ProAir?

Proair (albuterolsulfate) is a bronchodilator that relaxes muscles in the airways and increases air flow to thelungsused to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma andchronicobstructivepulmonarydisease. Proair is also used to prevent exercise-induced asthma.

What Is Symbicort?

Symbicort (budesonide and formoterol fumarate dihydrate) is a combination of a steroid and a long-acting bronchodilator used to prevent bronchospasm in people with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Symbicort combines an inhaledcorticosteroidmedicine, budesonide and a LABA medicine, formoterol.

  • Inhaled corticosteroids help to decreaseinflammationin the lungs. Inflammation in the lungs can lead to breathing problems.
  • 腊八药物用于慢性患者观察tructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. LABA medicines help the muscles around the airways in your lungs stay relaxed to prevent symptoms such as wheezing, cough,chesttightness, and shortness of breath. These symptoms can happen when the muscles around the airways tighten. This makes it hard to breathe. In severe cases, wheezing can stop your breathing and may lead todeathif not treated right away.

What Drugs Interact With ProAir?

ProAir may interact with other inhaled medicines, other asthma medicines, beta-blockers,diuretics,digoxin, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), andantidepressants. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use. Duringpregnancy, ProAir should be used only if prescribed.

What Drugs Interact With Symbicort?

Symbicort may interact with antibiotics,antifungal medication,MAO inhibitor, antidepressants, beta-blockers, or diuretics (waterpills). Tell your doctor all medications you are taking. During pregnancy, Symbicort should be used only when prescribed. Budesonide passes intobreast milk. It is unknown if formoterol passes intobreastmilk. Consult your doctor beforebreastfeeding.

How Should ProAir Be Taken?

ProAir is a dry powder inhaler supplied for 200 measured inhalation doses.

How Should Symbicort Be Taken?

For patients 12 years of age and older, the dosage of Symbicort is 2 inhalations twice daily (morning and evening, approximately 12 hours apart).

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References

Teva Respiratory, LLC. ProAir Product Information.
http://www.proair.com/
AstraZeneca. Symbicort Product Information.
https://www.mysymbicort.com

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