Generic Name:

Therapeutic Class:

Asthma and Respiratory

Availability:

Rx

Common Brands:

Form:

Pressurized inhalation, suspension

BUDESONIDE; FORMOTEROL (byoo DES oh nide; for MOH te rol) inhalation is a combination of 2 drugs to treat asthma and COPD. Formoterol is a bronchodilator that helps keep airways open. Budesonide decreases inflammation in the lungs. Do not use this drug combination for acute asthma attacks or bronchospasm.