Levosalbutamol + Budesonide

Information about Levosalbutamol + Budesonide

Levosalbutamol + budesonide uses

Levosalbutamol+Budesonide is used in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

How levosalbutamol + budesonide works

This is a combination of two medicines: Levosalbutamol and Budesonide. Levosalbutamol is a bronchodilator which works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens the airways. Budesonide is a corticosteroid. It acts by stopping the release of certain natural substances in body that are responsible for inflammation (swelling) in the airways. Together, they make breathing easier.

Common side effects of levosalbutamol + budesonide

Hoarseness of voice, Sore throat, Fungal infection of mouth, Respiratory tract infection, Headache, Muscle cramp

Available Medicine for Levosalbutamol + Budesonide

Budesal
₹61 to ₹310
Cipla Ltd
3 variant(s)
Derisal
₹336
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
1 variant(s)
Nebulair
₹230
Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
1 variant(s)
Nebzmart BL
₹252
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
1 variant(s)
Budanour-L
₹45
Nourier Lab
1 variant(s)
Pneumalev-B
₹185
Dravya Healthcare
1 variant(s)
Welbusol B
₹36 to ₹185
Leeford Healthcare Ltd
2 variant(s)
Airwin-LB
₹176
Ultimate Healthcare
1 variant(s)
Budemac L
₹39
Innovative Pharmaceuticals
1 variant(s)
Bunase-L
₹205
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Levosalbutamol + Budesonide

Levosalbutamol + Budesonide is a combination of two medicines that makes breathing easier for patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
This medicine is for inhalation only. The tablet should not be swallowed.
It should be taken at the same time each day.
It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.
Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
Gargle with warm water after each inhalation to avoid any fungal infections in your mouth and throat.
Take the first dose of this medicine under medical supervision as it may cause wheezing or tightening of the airways (bronchospasm) immediately after using.
Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood potassium level as low oxygen level in the blood (hypoxia) and medicines such as Levosalbutamol + Budesonide can lower blood potassium level.
Only miniscule amounts of Levosalbutamol + Budesonide may get absorbed into the bloodstream after inhalation. Hence, serious side effects are unlikely.