Does Budesonide Interact With Fluticasone Salmeterol?
Three (3) trials included adult and adolescent subjects aged 12 years and older: 1 trial compared fluticasone propionate/salmeterol inhalation powder (ADVAIR DISKUS) with fluticasone propionate inhalation powder [see Clinical Studies ( 14.1 )] , 1 trial compared mometasone furoate/formoterol with mometasone furoate, and 1 trial compared budesonide/formoterol with budesonide.
Severity: Minor
Severity basis: warnings section. Combining Budesonide (Corticosteroid) and Fluticasone Salmeterol (Corticosteroid/LABA combination) is classified as a minor interaction.
What to Do
This is generally a minor interaction, but review it with your pharmacist to be sure it is safe for you.
From the FDA Label
Three (3) trials included adult and adolescent subjects aged 12 years and older: 1 trial compared fluticasone propionate/salmeterol inhalation powder (ADVAIR DISKUS) with fluticasone propionate inhalation powder [see Clinical Studies ( 14.1 )] , 1 trial compared mometasone furoate/formoterol with mometasone furoate, and 1 trial compared budesonide/formoterol with budesonide.
Source: FDA structured product labeling (set_id 17dd0a86-8161-4aa9-9b90-a23d81b38164).
Fluticasone Salmeterol
Corticosteroid/LABA combination
Brands: Advair, AirDuo
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