Budesonide-Formoterol
Warnings
What may interact with Budesonide, Formoterol?
Do not take the medication with any of the following:
-Cisapride
-Dronedarone
-Other medications that contain long-acting beta agonists (LABAs), such as arformoterol, formoterol, indacaterol, olodaterol, salmeterol, vilanterol
-Pimozide
-Thioridazine
This medication may also interact with the following:
-Certain antibiotics, such as clarithromycin or telithromycin
-Certain antivirals for HIV or hepatitis
-Certain heart medications, such as atenolol or metoprolol
-Certain medications for blood pressure, heart disease, irregular heartbeat
-Certain medications for depression, anxiety, or other mental health conditions
-Certain medications for fungal infections, such as ketoconazole or itraconazole
-Diuretics
-Grapefruit juice
-MAOIs, such as Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
-Mifepristone
-Other medications that cause heart rhythm changes
-Some vaccines
-Steroid medications, such as prednisone or cortisone
-Stimulant medications for attention disorders, weight loss, or staying awake
-Theophylline
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Budesonide, Formoterol
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Diabetes
-Eye disease, such as glaucoma, cataracts, or blurred vision
-Heart disease
-High blood pressure
-Immune system problems
-Infection
-Irregular heartbeat or rhythm
-Liver disease
-Osteoporosis, weak bones
-Pheochromocytoma
-Seizures
-Thyroid disease
-An unusual or allergic reaction to budesonide, formoterol, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Budesonide, Formoterol?
Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
Follow the plan from your care team for treating an acute asthma attack or bronchospasm (wheezing). If your symptoms get worse or do not get better, call your care team right away.
If you have asthma, you and your care team should develop an Asthma Action Plan that is just for you. Be sure to know what to do if you are in the yellow (asthma is getting worse) or red (medical alert) zones.
Do not treat yourself for coughs, colds or allergies without asking your care team for advice. Some nonprescription medications can affect this one.
This medication may increase your risk of getting an infection. Call your care team for advice if you get a fever, chills, sore throat, or other symptoms of a cold or flu. Do not treat yourself. Try to avoid being around people who are sick. If you have not had the measles or chickenpox vaccines, tell your care team right away if you are around someone with these viruses.
Using this medication for a long time may weaken your bones. The risk of bone fractures may be increased. Talk to your care team about your bone health.
This medication may slow your child's growth if it is taken for a long time at high doses. Your care team will monitor your child's growth.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Keep inhaler away from extreme heat, cold or humidity. This medication is flammable. Avoid exposure to heat, fire, flame, and smoking. Throw away 3 months after removing it from the foil pouch, when the dose counter reads "0" or after the expiration date, whichever is first.
To get rid of medications that are no longer needed or have expired:
-Take the medication to a medication take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
-If you cannot return the medication, ask your pharmacist or care team how to get rid of this medication safely.

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