Symbicort 160mcg/4.5mcg Turbuhaler

Symbicort 160mcg/4.5mcg Turbuhaler is used for what?

Symbicort 160mcg/4.5mcg is used to control symptoms of asthma and prevent symptoms such as wheezing in children and adults from age 6 and older. COPD is a long-term chronic lung disease that includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both.

Symbicort 160mcg/4.5mcg can be used for long-term to improve symptoms of COPD for better breathing and to reduce the number of flare-ups.

Precautions & Warnings

One should talk to a concerned doctor before you take this medicine if you are:

• Allergic to any of the components in this medicine
• Have high blood pressure
• Have an immune system problem
• Have heart, liver, or thyroid problems
• Have any type of viral, fungal, bacterial, or parasitic infection
• Are exposed to chickenpox or measles

Interactions 

You should Inform your doctor if you are taking:

• Over-the-counter medicines, herbal supplements, or vitamins.
• Anti-HIV or Antifungal medicines

Directions for use

• Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor suggests you.
• Symbicort comes in 2 strengths. One should take daily 2 puffs in the morning and 2 puffs in the evening about 12 hours apart.
• Rinse your mouth with water and spit the water out after each dose of Symbicort. You should not swallow the water.
• By mistake, if you get Symbicort in your eyes, immediately wash your eyes with normal water, if your eyes get redness or irritation persists, consult your concerned doctor.
• Do not take too much Symbicort
• If you miss a dose, you should take your next dose at the same time as you regularly do.
• Do not stop any medicines used to control or treat your breathing problems

Side Effects of Symbicort 

Common Side Effects

• Back pain
• Throat irritation or pain
• Inflammation of mucous membranes of the sinuses
• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Sinusitis (sinus infection)
• Nasal congestion
• Headache
• Vomiting
• Stomach discomfort
• Slowed growth in children
• Thrush in mouth and throat

Serious Side Effects

• Increased blood pressure
• Chest pain
• Tremor, Nervousness
• Adrenal insufficiency
• Increased wheezing
• Lower bone mineral density
• Eye problems including cataracts and glaucoma
• Serious allergic reactions including hives, rash, swelling of the face, mouth, or tongue, and breathing problems.