Bronchodilators - Combination Inhalers
The combination of bronchodilator and corticosteroid allows for airway dilation over a prolonged period. LABA provides relief of breathlessness and chest tightness and at the same time the corticosteroid manages the inflammation.
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DuoResp® |
Flutiform® |
Fostair® |
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Relvar Ellipta® |
Seretide® |
Symbicort® |
These are just a few of the combination inhalers which are available.
Drug name:
- Budesonide and formoterol (DuoResp®).
- Fluticasone and formoterol (Flutiform®).
- Beclometasone and formoterol (Fostair®).
- Fluticasone and vilanterol (Relvar Ellipta®).
- Fluticasone and salmeterol (Seretide®).
- Budesonide and formoterol (Symbicort®).
Side effects:
- Sore throat or tongue.
- Hoarse voice.
- Oral thrush.
- Muscle cramps.
- Tachycardia: fast heart rate.
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