Albuterol Budesonide
Albuterol/Budesonide is a combination inhaler containing a bronchodilator (albuterol) and an inhaled corticosteroid (budesonide). It is used to control symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by providing both immediate breathing relief and long-term inflammation control. This combination is typically prescribed when patients need both medicines to manage their respiratory condition.
A combination respiratory inhaler for asthma and COPD that provides quick relief of breathing symptoms while reducing lung inflammation over time.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 2632021
- Generic
- Albuterol / Budesonide
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- Airsupra
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Used to treat asthma and COPD, particularly when patients require both a bronchodilator for immediate symptom relief and an inhaled corticosteroid for long-term inflammation and symptom control.
Albuterol relaxes the muscles around the airways to open them quickly, while budesonide reduces swelling and inflammation in the airways over time. Together they address both immediate symptoms and underlying inflammation.
Always follow prescribed usage instructions. Rinse mouth after inhalation to reduce risk of oral thrush. Seek medical advice if symptoms worsen or if you need to use the quick-relief inhaler more frequently. This is typically a maintenance medication, not for acute bronchospasm relief alone.
Official drug label
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