Results for tag: "Symbicort"

Symbicort is a combination medication used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It contains two active ingredients: budesonide, a corticosteroid, and formoterol, a long-acting beta-agonist. Symbicort is used to reduce inflammation and open up the airways in the lungs, allowing for easier breathing. It is available in both an inhaler and a dry powder inhaler. Symbicort is part of a larger class of respiratory drugs known as bronchodilators. These drugs are used to treat a variety of respiratory conditions, including asthma, COPD, and bronchitis. Other bronchodilators include albuterol, salmeterol, and ipratropium. Symbicort is manufactured by AstraZeneca, a British-Swedish pharmaceutical company. Other companies that produce similar medications include GlaxoSmithKline, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Merck. Show Less Read more