What is Symbicort?
Symbicort is a prescription inhaler which contains a combination of budesonide; a corticosteroid, and formoterol; a long-acting bronchodilator. You can purchase Symbicort in two different strengths; 100mcg/6mcg and 200mcg/6mcg, which are known internationally as 80mcg/4.5mcg and 160mcg/4.5mg. Similarly, Symbicort also has an international name; Vannair Inhaler. We carry both the brand name and generic alternative of Symbicort at our certified online Canadian Pharmacy.
How much does Symbicort cost?
In the United States, most Medicare plans have Symbicort listed as a tier 3 drug. Tier 3 drugs are knows as expensive medications, and will require a higher co-pay rate than tier 1 or 2 drugs. Other countries around the world market Symbicort at much cheaper price. We offer customers the option to buy generic Symbicort online provided you have a valid prescription from a licensed physician. You can access these prices through our certified online Canadian Pharmacy.
What is Symbicort used for?
Symbicort is used for the prevention of breathing difficulties, coughing, wheezing, and other similar symptoms caused by conditions such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Symbicort inhaler should not be confused as a medication that will treat an acute asthma attack; a sudden asthma attack requires a short-acting medication, such as the Ventolin Inhaler.
How does Symbicort work?
The long-acting bronchodilator, formoterol, opens the airways in the lungs, while the corticosteroid, budesonide, reduces the inflammation. When the airway expands and is no longer as swollen or irritated, the severity and frequency of symptoms will become reduced.
How to use Symbicort?
Your doctor will instruct you how to properly use the Symbicort Inhaler before prescribing it to you; you must follow your doctor’s directions exactly as prescribed. In general, to use the Symbicort Inhaler, simply shake the inhaler (5 seconds), put the mouthpiece in your mouth, and press down on the inhaler while breathing in slowly (3-5 seconds). For the best results, allow the medicine to go deep into your lungs by holding your breath for 10 seconds after inhaling the medicine.
How long does it take for Symbicort to work?
Though the exact response time of effectiveness varies, an improvement may be seen within 15 minutes of treatment, with the full benefit commonly achieved after 2 weeks of proper use.
Who makes Symbicort?
Symbicort is a product manufactured by AstraZeneca, a British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical company.
What are the side effects of Symbicort?
There is a wide variety of possible side effects that can occur when taking Symbicort, as each individual will have a different reaction to the medication. Over time, it has been reported that nausea, a racing heartbeat, nasal congestion, and headaches are the most common side effects of this drug. For a complete list of side effects, contact your doctor or another health care professional.