Budesonide
Uses
Budesonide is used in the treatment of allergic disorders and the symptoms it causes and asthma.
How it Works
Budesonide works by reducing the inflammation in airways. Budesonide is known as an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid hormone. Budesonide works by blocking and inhibiting the mast cells and chemicals that the immune system uses to mediate the inflammatory response, which then helps to prevent swelling and inflammation, this unblocks the nasal passages, and helps to relieve the discomfort.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Budesonide may suffer from such side effects;
Electrolyte imbalance,
Glaucoma,
Redistribution/accumulation of body fat,
Bone degradation,
Hoarseness of voice,
Blemish,
Increased risk of infection,
Sore throat,
Anxiety,
Stomach pain,
Heartburn,
Depression,
Mild wheezing,
Spinning sensation,
Superficial nosebleeds,
Dry feeling inside the nose,
Discomfort in the nasal passage
Formoterol
Uses
Formoterol is used for the treatment of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (copd) and also or exercise-induced bronchospasm in adults and children.
How it Works
Formoterol is known as a long-acting bronchodilator. Formoterol relaxes muscles, it also widens dilates the airways to improve breathing. Formoterol works by opening up the air passages in the lungs so that air can flow into the lungs more freely. This helps to ease symptoms such as coughing, wheezing and feeling breathless.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Formoterol can include the symptoms below;
Nausea,
Insomnia,
Vomiting,
Dizziness,
Dry mouth,
Diarrhoea,
Body aches or pain,
Chills,
Cold or flu-like symptoms,
Cough or hoarseness,
Difficulty with breathing,
Nasopharyngitis.