This combination product contains two medications: budesonide and formoterol. Budesonide belongs to the group of medications known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing the swelling in the airways of the lungs. Formoterol belongs to the group of medications known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles surrounding the airways and allowing the airways to open. Symbicort Turbuhaler i...More on Symbicort Turbuhaler indication

Ciclesonide belongs to the class of medications called inhaled corticosteroids. It is used to treat Asthma in adults and children 6 years and older. It helps to control symptoms and prevent asthma attacks by decreasing inflammation in the lungs, thereby opening the airways and improving breathing. Ciclesonide usually starts to work within 24 hours, but it may take 1 to 2 weeks to see the full bene...More on Alvesco indication

Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes Symbicort Turbuhaler. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of Symbicort Turbuhaler with your doctor. The...More on Symbicort Turbuhaler side effects

Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes Alvesco (Ciclesonide-inh). If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of Alvesco (Ciclesonide-inh) with your d...More on Alvesco side effects

Do not use Symbicort Turbuhaler if you are allergic to budesonide, formoterol, or inhaled lactose....More on Symbicort Turbuhaler contraindications

Do not use ciclesonide if you: are allergic to ciclesonide or any ingredients of the medication are having an asthma attack or a sudden attack of breathlessness have an untreated fungal, bacterial, or Tuberculosis infection of the respiratory tract have moderate to severe Bronchiectasis (a lung problem where the bronchial tubes are damaged)...More on Alvesco contraindications

There may be an interaction between budesonide - formoterol turbuhaler and any of the following: Aldesleukin Alfuzosin Amiodarone amphetamines (e.g., Dextroamphetamine, Lisdexamfetamine) antipsychotics (e.g., Chlorpromazine, Clozapine, Haloperidol, Olanzapine, Quetiapine, Risperidone) Atomoxetine azole antifungals (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole, fluconazole, Voriconazole) beta-blocker...More on Symbicort Turbuhaler precautions

There may be an interaction between ciclesonide and any of the following: Aldesleukin "azole" antifungals (e.g., itraconazole, ketoconazole, Voriconazole) boceprevir Ceritinib clarithromycin conivaptan Deferasirox delavirdine HIV protease inhibitors (e.g., atazanavir, darunavir, lopinavir, ritonavir) hyaluronidase loop diuretics (e.g., bumetanide, Furosemide)...More on Alvesco precautions