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Dulera vs. Pulmicort Flexhaler

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Dulera

(mometasone / formoterol)

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Pulmicort Flexhaler

(budesonide)

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Summary for Dulera

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.

Indications for Dulera

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

Pros and Cons for Dulera

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

Common Side Effects for Dulera

Warnings for Dulera

  • 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

Summary for Pulmicort Flexhaler

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 for Pulmicort Flexhaler

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

Pros and Cons for Pulmicort Flexhaler

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 for Pulmicort Flexhaler

Warnings for Pulmicort Flexhaler

  • 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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Dulera1 inhaler / 120 doses of 200mcg/5mcg
$199.00$407.98
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Budesonide30 ampules / 0.5mg/2ml
$48.30$127.03
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