Comparing Symbicort vs Ventolin
Symbicort | Ventolin |
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Symbicort (budesonide / formoterol) | Ventolin (albuterol) |
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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 |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Bronchiectasis, Asthma - acute, COPD - Acute, COPD - Maintenance, Bronchospasm Prophylaxis, Asthma - Maintenance. Ventolin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. View more |
Related suggestions Asthma, Maintenance
COPD, Maintenance
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More about Symbicort (budesonide / formoterol) | More about Ventolin (albuterol) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Symbicort has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 221 ratings on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 27% reported a negative effect. |
Ventolin has an average rating of 3.8 out of 10 from a total of 45 ratings on Drugs.com. 20% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 59% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Symbicort side effects in more detail. |
See also: Ventolin side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic approved | |||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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N/A |
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Other budesonide / formoterol brands include: Breyna | Other albuterol brands include: ProAir HFA, ProAir RespiClick, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA, Vospire ER | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
7.9 hours |
6.5 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of 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 C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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 803 drugs are known to interact with Symbicort:
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A total of 420 drugs are known to interact with Ventolin:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
July 21, 2006 |
January 16, 1987 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
Patient resources | |||||||||
Professional Resources | |||||||||
Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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