Budesonide, formoterol, and glycopyrrolate

Generic name: Budesonide, Formoterol, And Glycopyrrolate
Brand names: Breztri Aerosphere
Dosage form: inhalation aerosol (160 mcg-4.8 mcg-9 mcg/inh)
Drug class: Bronchodilator combinations

Usage of Budesonide, formoterol, and glycopyrrolate

Budesonide is a steroid. Formoterol is a long-acting bronchodilator. Glycopyrrolate is an anticholinergic.

Budesonide, formoterol, and glycopyrrolate is a combination medicine used in adults to help control the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

budesonide, formoterol, and glycopyrrolate is not for use in treating asthma or a bronchospasm attack.

Budesonide, formoterol, and glycopyrrolate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Budesonide, formoterol, and glycopyrrolate side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Budesonide, formoterol, and glycopyrrolate may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

worsened breathing problems;

wheezing, choking, or other breathing problems after using this medication;

tremors, nervousness, chest pain, fast or pounding heartbeats;

sores or white patches in your mouth and throat, pain when swallowing;

flu symptoms, body aches, unusual tiredness;

painful or burning when you urinate, little or no urination;

blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or redness, or seeing halos around lights;

low potassium level--leg cramps, constipation, irregular heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, increased thirst or urination, numbness or tingling, muscle weakness or limp feeling;

signs of a lung infection--fever, chills, cough with mucus, chest pain, feeling short of breath; or

signs of a hormonal disorder--tiredness or weakness, feeling light-headed, nausea, vomiting.

Common side effects of budesonide, formoterol, and glycopyrrolate may include:

throat pain or irritation;

white patches in your mouth or throat;

headache, joint pain, muscle spasms;

pounding heartbeats, feeling anxious;

high blood sugar levels;

painful or difficult urination;

nausea, diarrhea;

cough, hoarse voice;

flu symptoms; or

cold symptoms such as stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, sinus pain, sore throat.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Budesonide, formoterol, and glycopyrrolate

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to budesonide, formoterol, or glycopyrrolate (this includes Pulmicort, Rhinocort, Perforomist, Bevespi, Dulera, and others).

Budesonide can weaken your immune system. Tell your doctor about any illness or infection you've had within the past several weeks.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

heart disease, high blood pressure;

a seizure;

a weak immune system;

liver or kidney disease;

osteoporosis;

glaucoma, cataracts, or other vision problems;

enlarged prostate, urination problems;

diabetes;

tuberculosis;

a weak immune system;

a thyroid disorder; or

any type of bacterial, fungal, or viral infection.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

This medicine is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

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How to use Budesonide, formoterol, and glycopyrrolate

Usual Adult Dose for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease -- Maintenance:

2 oral inhalations twice a day (morning and evening)Maximum dose: 2 inhalations twice a dayComments:-Limitations of Use: This drug is not indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm or for the treatment of asthma.-Each inhalation contains budesonide 160 mcg, formoterol fumarate 4.8 mcg, and glycopyrrolate 9 mcg.Use: For the maintenance treatment of patients with COPD

Warnings

Budesonide, formoterol, and glycopyrrolate is not a rescue medicine for bronchospasm attacks. Use only fast-acting inhalation medicine for an attack. Seek medical attention if your breathing problems get worse quickly, or if you think your medications are not working as well.

What other drugs will affect Budesonide, formoterol, and glycopyrrolate

Tell your doctor about all your current medicines. Do not use any of the following medicines without first asking your doctor:

atropine;

antiviral or antifungal medication;

medicine to treat depression, anxiety, mood disorders, or mental illness;

cold or allergy medicine (Benadryl and others);

medicine to treat Parkinson's disease;

medicine to treat stomach problems, motion sickness, or irritable bowel syndrome;

medicine to treat overactive bladder;

bronchodilator asthma medication (such as aclidinium, ipratropium, tiotropium, or umeclidinium).

This list is not complete and many other drugs may affect budesonide, formoterol, and glycopyrrolate. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

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