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Bevespi Aerosphere (formoterol / glycopyrrolate) Breztri Aerosphere (budesonide / formoterol / glycopyrrolate) Symbicort (budesonide / formoterol)
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Bevespi Aerosphere (formoterol / glycopyrrolate) Breztri Aerosphere (budesonide / formoterol / glycopyrrolate) Symbicort (budesonide / formoterol)
Prescription only

Prescribed for COPD, COPD - Maintenance. Bevespi Aerosphere may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescribed for COPD - Maintenance, COPD. Breztri Aerosphere 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

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Ratings & Reviews

Bevespi Aerosphere has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 9 ratings on Drugs.com. 78% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect.

Breztri Aerosphere has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 120 ratings on Drugs.com. 55% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 13% 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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Drug Class
Generic Availability

No lower cost generic approved

No lower cost generic approved

Lower cost generic approved
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
Quantity 10.7 gram(s)
Strength 4.8 mcg-9 mcg/inh
Per unit* $45.30
Cost* $484.73

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Quantity 5.9 gram(s)
Strength 160 mcg-4.8 mcg-9 mcg/inh
Per unit* $67.99
Cost* $401.16

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Quantity 6 gram(s)
Strength 160 mcg-4.5 mcg/inh
Per unit* $29.99
Cost* $179.95

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Dosage Forms
  • Inhalation aerosol
  • Inhalation aerosol
  • Inhalation aerosol
Brand Names

N/A

N/A

 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.

11.8 hours

N/A

7.9 hours
CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category

Summary unavailable.

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Summary unavailable.

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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions

A total of 516 drugs are known to interact with Bevespi Aerosphere:

  • 23 major drug interactions (123 brand and generic names)
  • 469 moderate drug interactions (2080 brand and generic names)
  • 24 minor drug interactions (549 brand and generic names)

A total of 954 drugs are known to interact with Breztri Aerosphere:

  • 92 major drug interactions (303 brand and generic names)
  • 830 moderate drug interactions (3463 brand and generic names)
  • 32 minor drug interactions (543 brand and generic names)

A total of 843 drugs are known to interact with Symbicort:

  • 87 major drug interactions (238 brand and generic names)
  • 730 moderate drug interactions (2857 brand and generic names)
  • 26 minor drug interactions (186 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Ask your doctor before using glycopyrrolate together with alcohol. Use alcohol cautiously... View more
  • You should avoid the regular consumption of large amounts of grapefruits and grapefruit juice while... View more
  • Ask your doctor before using glycopyrrolate together with alcohol. Use alcohol cautiously... View more
  • You should avoid the regular consumption of large amounts of grapefruits and grapefruit juice while... View more
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

April 25, 2016

July 23, 2020

July 21, 2006
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