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Compare Dulera vs. Pulmicort Flexhaler

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  • Dulera (mometasone / formoterol)
    Pulmicort flexhaler (budesonide)
  • Dulera (mometasone / formoterol)
    Pulmicort flexhaler (budesonide)

  • Summary of Dulera vs. Pulmicort Flexhaler

    Summary for ICS / LABA
    Prescription only

    Dulera (mometasone / formoterol) is an inhaler that's used for the maintenance treatment of asthma in adults and children. It's a combination medication containing an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) and a long-acting beta agonist (LABA) that work together to help make breathing easier. Dulera (mometasone / formoterol) is inhaled through the mouth twice per day. But the specific dosage depends on how old you are and how severe your asthma symptoms are. Side effects include common cold symptoms and headache. This medication isn't available as a lower-cost generic yet.

    Summary for Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)
    Prescription only

    Pulmicort Flexhaler (budesonide) is an inhaled corticosteroid. It's used in adults and children for the maintenance treatment of asthma. It's a type of dry powder inhaler that's inhaled through the mouth twice per day. Side effects include the common cold and sore throat.

  • Indications of Dulera vs. Pulmicort Flexhaler

    Indications for
    •Maintenance treatment of asthma in people ages 5 years and older
    Indications for
    •Maintenance treatment of asthma in people ages 6 years and older

  • Pros and Cons of Dulera vs. Pulmicort Flexhaler

    Pros and Const for ICS / LABA
    Pros
    •Works well to improve lung function and lessen asthma symptoms
    •Combines two different asthma medications into a single inhaler for convenience
    •Can use with a spacer if you have trouble using the inhaler
    Cons
    •Doesn't replace your rescue inhaler
    •Need to inhale 2 puffs twice daily for it to work well
    •Can raise your risk for infections
    Pros and Const for Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)
    Pros
    •First-choice medication for controlling asthma symptoms
    •Inhaling into the lungs, which has fewer side effects than taking steroid pills by mouth
    •Possible option for children as young as 6 years old
    Cons
    •Doesn't treat an asthma attack
    •Needs to be inhaled twice per day
    •Contains lactose, so not a good choice for people with a milk protein allergy

  • Common Side Effects of Dulera vs. Pulmicort Flexhaler

    Common Side Effects for
    •Sore throat, stuffy nose, and other symptoms of the common cold (5%)
    •Headache (up to 5%)
    •Pressure in the sinuses and other symptoms of a sinus infection (up to 3%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Common cold (9%)
    •Stuffy nose (3%)
    •Sore throat (3%)

  • Warnings of Dulera vs. Pulmicort Flexhaler

    Common Side Effects for
    •Not for use for asthma attack or worsening breathing
    •Fungal infection in the mouth (oral thrush)
    •Sudden narrowing of your airways (bronchospasm)
    •Higher risk of infections
    •Caution when switching from oral to inhaled steroids
    •Changes in stress hormone levels
    •Heart problems
    •Delayed growth in children
    •Eye and vision problems
    •Low potassium levels in the blood
    Common Side Effects for
    •Not for use in asthma attack or for worsening breathing
    •Fungal infection in the mouth
    •Narrowing of your airways (bronchospasm)
    •Higher risk of infections
    •Changes in stress hormone levels
    •Delayed growth in children
    •Weakening bones
    •Eye and vision problems
    •Allergic reactions

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