Budesonide inhaler 200 mcg (Budecort )

Budesonide 200mcg + Formoterol 6mcg cap is a combination medication used to treat: 1. Asthma: to control symptoms, prevent exacerbations, and improve lung function in patients with moderate to severe asthma. 2. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): to relieve symptoms, improve lung function, and reduce exacerbations in patients with moderate to severe COPD. This combination medication works by: 1. Reducing inflammation and swelling in the airways (Budesonide). 2. Relaxing airway muscles, making it easier to breathe, and increasing airflow to the lungs (Formoterol). Specific uses include: 1. Maintenance therapy: to control symptoms and prevent exacerbations in asthma and COPD. 2. Relief of symptoms: to provide long-term relief from wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. 3. Reducing hospitalizations: to reduce the risk of hospitalizations due to asthma or COPD exacerbations. 4. Improving lung function: to improve forced expiratory volume (FEV1) and forced vital capacity (FVC) in patients with asthma and COPD. The typical dosage is 1 inhalation twice daily, in the morning and evening, to provide 24-hour control of symptoms. Always consult a healthcare professional for proper diagnosis and treatment, as the uses and dosages may vary depending on individual patient needs. Note: This medication is often used in a dry powder inhaler (DPI) device, which contains the medication in powder form.