Symbicort Drug Information

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Symbicort is a prescription drug that is used for preventing asthma attacks in adults and children. This eMedTV resource explains how the drug works, offers general dosing information, and lists side effects that may occur during treatment.

Some of the most commonly reported Symbicort side effects include headache, sore throat, and upset stomach. This eMedTV segment lists other possible side effects of the drug, including serious problems that should be reported to your doctor.

Symbicort is used for treating asthma symptoms and preventing asthma attacks from occurring. This eMedTV article explains how the medication works, discusses Symbicort uses in children, and describes possible "off-label" uses for the drug.

The suggested Symbicort dosage is two inhalations of either Symbicort 80/4.5 or 160/4.5 twice daily. This eMedTV Web page offers more information on Symbicort dosing and offers tips for taking it, including how to use the inhaler.

Medicines that may cause Symbicort drug interactions include beta blockers, MAOIs, and certain antibiotics. This eMedTV article lists other drugs that may lead to negative interactions with Symbicort and explains the effects these can cause.

This eMedTV page offers Symbicort warnings and precautions, and also includes information on who should not take the medication. For example, if your asthma becomes worse while taking the drug, let your healthcare provider know right away.

There are possible risks associated with taking Symbicort while pregnant. This part of the eMedTV library discusses Symbicort and pregnancy in more detail and describes the problems that were seen in pregnant animals that were given the drug.

The manufacturer of Symbicort recommends that breastfeeding women avoid the drug. This eMedTV Web page offers more information on Symbicort and breastfeeding, and explains the importance of talking to your doctor before using the drug while nursing.

If you take too much Symbicort, overdose symptoms may include vomiting, chest pain, and muscle cramps. This eMedTV Web page describes various treatment options that are available and lists other possible signs of a Symbicort overdose.

Generic Symbicort is not expected to be available until September 2012 at the earliest. This eMedTV page discusses why it is not yet available in generic form and explains the difference between a "generic name" of a drug and the generic form.