How do you take Symbicort inhaler?
- Shake your inhaler well for 5 seconds.
- Breathe out fully (exhale).
- Breathe in (inhale) deeply and slowly through your mouth.
- Continue to breathe in (inhale) and then hold your breath for about 10 seconds, or for as long as it is comfortable.
- Shake your inhaler again for 5 seconds and repeat steps 2 to 4.
How does Symbicort Turbuhaler work?
It works by reducing the swelling in the airways of the lungs. Formoterol belongs to the group of medications known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles surrounding the airways and allowing the airways to open.
What is turbuhaler used for?
Symbicort Turbuhaler is used to treat the inflammation caused by your airway disease (asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)). It also widens the airways so that you find it easier to breathe.
When should spacers be cleaned?
Spacers should be cleaned once a week. Take the spacer apart and wash it in warm water containing a little dishwashing detergent or mild soap. Do not rinse the spacer. It is important to leave residual soap on the inside lining of the spacer, to minimise static electricity in the spacer.
Can you drink water after using inhaler?
If you are using a corticosteroid inhaler, gargle and rinse out your mouth with water after use. Do not swallow the water. Swallowing the water will increase the chance that the medicine will get into your bloodstream. This may make it more likely that you will have side effects.
Can I use my inhaler before bed?
Can I use my inhaler before bed? You can use your inhaler before bed, but keep it beside you if you have an attack. When you take your inhaler, sit up first so the medication can easily enter your throat and lungs. Wait a little bit before lying down and going back to sleep to ensure the medicine is working.
Why do I need to rinse my mouth after using Symbicort?
Do not take SYMBICORT more often or use more puffs than you have been prescribed. Rinse your mouth with water and spit the water out after each dose (2 puffs) of SYMBICORT. Do not swallow the water. This will help to lessen the chance of getting a fungus infection (thrush) in the mouth and throat.
Is it OK to take Symbicort once a day?
Symbicort SMART enables patients to use only one inhaler, the budesonide-formoterol combination inhaler, for both maintenance and reliever therapy. The maintenance dose is adjustable, but should be a minimum of two doses per day which can be administered as two doses once daily or as one dose twice daily.
Does Symbicort weaken immune system?
Corticosteroids, such as budesonide, may decrease your immune response and increase your risk of developing pneumonia or increase the severity of viral infections such as chickenpox and measles. Always make sure you keep your recommended vaccines up to date.
Who should not use Symbicort?
SYMBICORT 160/4.5 mcg is used long term, 2 times each day to help improve lung function for better breathing in adults with COPD. Who should not use SYMBICORT? Do not use SYMBICORT: • to treat sudden severe symptoms of asthma or COPD. if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in SYMBICORT.
What are the instructions for a turbuhaler inhaler?
A. General instructions for a Turbuhaler® where medication is inhaled through the mouth into the lungs. Unscrew the cover and lift it off. Load a dose by holding the inhaler upright.
What are the different types of turbuhaler nasal adapters?
Use our Pharmacist FAQs to answer frequently asked medication questions. There are two types of Turbuhaler ®: Medication that is inhaled through the mouth into the lungs (e.g., Bricanyl ®, Oxeze ®, Pulmicort ® ). Medication is inhaled into the nose using a nasal adapter (e.g., Rhinocort ® ).
How can I tell when the turbuhaler is empty?
How can I tell when the turbuhaler is empty? The Symbicort brand of turbuhaler has a dose counter which counts down from 120, the last 20 doses appear in red. Other turbuhalers have a clear window. A red dot appears in the window on the side of the turbuhaler when there are only 20 doses left.
How do you know how many puffs are left in a turbohaler?
On some Turbohalers, the dose counter is here and shows the number of puffs left. On other Turbohalers, the dose counter is here. When there are only 20 doses left in the inhaler, a red strip will appear in the top of the window. When it gets to the bottom of the window, this means your inhaler is empty. Hold the inhaler upright.