Comparing Atrovent vs Symbicort
Atrovent (ipratropium) | Symbicort (budesonide / formoterol) |
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Atrovent (ipratropium) | Symbicort (budesonide / formoterol) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Asthma, COPD - Maintenance. Atrovent may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Symbicort is a combination inhaler that contains budesonide (a corticosteroid) and formoterol (a long-acting bronchodilator). Symbicort should only be used in people with moderate-to-severe asthma... View more |
Related suggestions COPD, Maintenance
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More about Atrovent (ipratropium) | More about Symbicort (budesonide / formoterol) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Atrovent has an average rating of 8.6 out of 10 from a total of 9 ratings on Drugs.com. 89% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Symbicort has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 226 ratings on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 27% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
View all Atrovent side effects |
View all Symbicort side effects |
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Drug Class | |||||||||
Generic Availability | |||||||||
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all Symbicort prices |
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Dosage Forms | |||||||||
N/A |
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Other ipratropium brands include: Atrovent HFA, Ipratropium Inhalation Aerosol, Ipratropium Inhalation Solution | Other budesonide / formoterol brands include: Breyna | ||||||||
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
3.8 hours |
7.9 hours |
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CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 103 drugs are known to interact with Atrovent:
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A total of 843 drugs are known to interact with Symbicort:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
September 29, 1993 |
July 21, 2006 |
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WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
Patient Resources | |||||||||
Professional Resources | |||||||||
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Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
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