Airsupra

Generic name: Albuterol And Budesonide
Dosage form: inhalation aerosol, for oral inhalation use
Drug class: Antiasthmatic combinations

Usage of Airsupra

Airsupra is a prescription combination rescue inhaler for as-needed use to reduce the risk of asthma exacerbations.

Airsupra combines two medicines, a short/rapid-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist (SABA) medicine called albuterol sulfate, and an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) medicine called budesonide in one oral inhaler, delivered into the airways as a propelled spray.

SABA medicines such as albuterol help to relax the smooth muscles of the airways, causing the airways to widen, leading to easier breathing.

ICS medicines such as budesonide help to decrease inflammation in the lungs. Inflammation in the lungs can lead to breathing difficulties.

Airsupra side effects

Airsupra can cause serious side effects, including:

worsening trouble breathing, coughing, and wheezing (paradoxical bronchospasm). If this happens, stop using Airsupra and call your healthcare provider or get emergency medical care right away. Paradoxical bronchospasm is more likely to happen with your first use of a new canister of medicine.

heart problems, including faster heart rate and higher blood pressure.

possible death in people who use too much Airsupra.

serious allergic reactions. Tell your healthcare provider or get emergency medical care right away if you have:

skin rash, redness, or swelling

severe itching

swelling of the face, mouth, and tongue

trouble breathing or swallowing

chest pain

changes in laboratory blood levels. Low levels of potassium (hypokalemia) may cause abnormal heart rhythms. Your healthcare provider may do blood tests to check your potassium levels during treatment.

weakened immune system and increased chance of getting infections. Tell your healthcare provider about any signs and symptoms of infection including:

fever

pain

aches

chills

feeling tired

nausea and vomiting

fungal infection in your mouth and throat (thrush). This is a common side effect. Rinse your mouth with water, if available, without swallowing after using Airsupra to help reduce your chance of getting thrush.

reduced adrenal function (adrenal insufficiency). Adrenal insufficiency is a condition in which the adrenal glands do not make enough steroid hormones. This can happen when you start taking a medicine containing an ICS (such as Airsupra). When your body is under stress from fever, trauma (such as a car accident), infection or surgery, adrenal insufficiency can get worse. Symptoms of adrenal insufficiency include:

feeling tired

lack of energy

weakness

nausea and vomiting

low blood pressure

bone thinning or weakness (osteoporosis). Your healthcare provider should check you for this during treatment.

eye problems, including glaucoma and cataracts. You should have regular eye exams during treatment.

Call your healthcare provider or get medical help right away if you have symptoms of any of the serious side effects listed above.

Common side effects include:

headache

cough

hoarseness

Tell your healthcare provider about any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

These are not all the side effects. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects to AstraZeneca at 1-800-236 9933.

Before taking Airsupra

You should not use Airsupra if you:

are allergic to albuterol sulfate, budesonide, or any of the other ingredients in Airsupra. See the end of this page for a complete list of ingredients.

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How to use Airsupra

Usual Adult Dose for Asthma

2 actuations of albuterol 90 mcg/budesonide 80 mcg by oral inhalation as needed for asthma symptoms.

Comment: - Do not take more than 6 doses (12 inhalations) in a 24-hour period. - Prime inhaler prior to first use. Re-prime when inhaler has not been used for more than 7 days, is dropped, or after cleaning. - Discard when the dose counter displays 0.

Use: - for the as-needed treatment or prevention of bronchoconstriction and to reduce the risk of exacerbations in patients with asthma 18 years of age and older.

What other drugs will affect Airsupra

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Airsupra and certain other medicines may affect each other causing side effects.

Especially, tell your healthcare provider if you take:

medicines known as strong CYP3A4 inhibitors

diuretics

other inhaled medicines or asthma medicines

digoxin

beta blockers

monoamine oxidase inhibitors

tricyclic antidepressants

Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for a list of these medicines, if you are not sure. Know the medicines that you take. Keep a list of them to show your healthcare provider and pharmacist each time you get a new medicine.

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