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Compare Breo Ellipta vs. Symbicort

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  • Breo ellipta (fluticasone furoate / vilanterol)
    Symbicort (budesonide / formoterol)
  • Breo ellipta (fluticasone furoate / vilanterol)
    Symbicort (budesonide / formoterol)

  • Summary of Breo Ellipta vs. Symbicort

    Summary for Inhaled corticosteroid / LABA
    Prescription only

    Breo Ellipta (fluticasone furoate / vilanterol) is a maintenance inhaler used every day to help manage asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It's a combination of two medications: fluticasone, a corticosteroid that reduces swelling in your lungs, and vilanterol, a long-acting beta agonist (LABA) that helps relax your airways. The typical dose is one puff by mouth once a day. Breo Ellipta (fluticasone furoate / vilanterol) isn't for sudden breathing problems or asthma attacks. Side effects include oral thrush, sore throat, and headache.

    Summary for Inhaled corticosteroid / LABA
    Prescription only

    Symbicort (budesonide / formoterol) is a combination inhaler used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It contains two medications: budesonide, a steroid, and formoterol, a long-acting beta-agonist (LABA). Both medications work together to reduce inflammation in the lungs and open up your airways. The typical dose is two puffs by mouth twice a day, usually about 12 hours apart. Common side effects include common cold symptoms, headache, and sore throat.

  • Indications of Breo Ellipta vs. Symbicort

    Indications for
    •Asthma - in adults and children 5 years and older
    •Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - in adults
    Indications for
    •Asthma - in adults and children 6 years and older
    •Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - in adults

  • Pros and Cons of Breo Ellipta vs. Symbicort

    Pros and Const for Inhaled corticosteroid / LABA
    Pros
    •Long-term treatment for both COPD and asthma
    •Inhaled only once a day
    •Might be easier to use compared to some other dry powder inhalers
    •Safe for children 5 years and older for asthma
    Cons
    •Won't work well for asthma attacks or COPD flare ups
    •Not safe for those severely allergic to milk proteins since it contains lactose
    •Can cause thrush in mouth or throat
    •No need to prime or shake the inhaler before use
    Pros and Const for Inhaled corticosteroid / LABA
    Pros
    •Long-term treatment for both COPD and asthma
    •Might feel relief in as soon as 15 minutes for asthma
    •Safe for children 6 years and older for asthma
    •Combines two medications into one inhaler for convenience
    Cons
    •Won't work well for asthma attacks or COPD flare ups
    •Can cause thrush in mouth or throat as a side effect
    •Taken 2 times a day
    •Possible bone loss if used for a long time

  • Common Side Effects of Breo Ellipta vs. Symbicort

    Common Side Effects for

    Asthma (adults):

    •Common cold symptoms (7-10%)
    •Headache (5-8%)

    Asthma (children):

    •Common cold symptoms (10%)
    •Upper respiratory tract infection (7%)

    COPD:

    •Common cold symptoms (9%)
    •Upper respiratory tract infection (7%)
    •Headache (7%)
    •Oral thrush (5%)
    Common Side Effects for

    Asthma:

    •Common cold symptoms (10-11%)
    •Upper respiratory tract infection (8-11%)
    •Headache (7-11%)
    •Sore throat (6-9%)
    •Sinus infection (5-6%)

    COPD:

    •Common cold symptoms (7%)
    •Oral thrush (6%)
    •Bronchitis (5%)

  • Warnings of Breo Ellipta vs. Symbicort

    Common Side Effects for
    •Worsening asthma or COPD
    •Overdose
    •Oral thrush
    •Pneumonia
    •Higher risk of infection
    •Changes in stress hormone levels
    •Sudden narrowing of the airways
    •Serious allergic reactions
    •Heart problems
    •Risk of bone loss
    •Slowed growth in children
    •Eye problems
    •High blood sugar and low potassium
    Common Side Effects for
    •Worsening asthma or COPD
    •Overdose
    •Oral thrush
    •Pneumonia
    •Higher risk of infection
    •Changes in stress hormone levels
    •Sudden narrowing of the airways
    •Serious allergic reaction
    •Heart and nervous system problems
    •Risk of bone loss
    •Poor growth
    •Eye problems
    •Low potassium and high blood sugar

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