Symbicort Inhaler 160mcg/4.5mcg contains Formoterol 4.5mcg and Budesonide 160mcg. Symbicort Inhaler 160mcg/4.5mcg treats asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Formoterol works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens the airways. Also, budesonide stops the release of certain chemical messengers that cause inflammation of the airways. Therefore, they make breathing easier.
Symbicort 160mcg/4.5mcg Turbuhaler is a combination of two medicines in one inhaler.
- Symbicort Inhaler 160mcg/4.5mcg relieves the long-term symptoms of asthma and COPD, making breathing easier.
- It works by inhibiting the release of certain chemical messengers that cause inflammation (swelling) and relaxes the muscles in the airways.
The most common side effects of Symbicort Inhaler 160mcg/4.5mcg are nausea, vomiting, respiratory tract infection, hoarseness of voice, fungal infections in the mouth, cough, headache, sore throat, musculoskeletal (bone, muscle, or joint) pain, and increased heart rate. If you get there, don’t stop taking it but do talk to your doctor. You can prevent some of these symptoms by rinsing your mouth and throat with water or brushing your teeth after using your inhaler. There are other, rarer side effects that can be serious. Talk to your doctor if you’re worried about them.
