Budesonide, glycopyrrolate, and formoterol (Inhalation)

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 24, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Breztri Aerosphere

Available Dosage Forms:

• Aerosol Liquid

Therapeutic Class: Antiasthma, Anti-Inflammatory/Bronchodilator Combination

Pharmacologic Class: Adrenal Glucocorticoid

Uses for budesonide, glycopyrrolate, and formoterol

Budesonide, glycopyrrolate, and formoterol combination is used as long-term maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Budesonide, glycopyrrolate, and formoterol helps improve and reduce the number of flare-ups of the symptoms of COPD.

Inhaled budesonide belongs to the family of medicines known as corticosteroids (cortisone-like medicines). It works by preventing inflammation (swelling) in the lungs that causes an asthma attack.

Glycopyrrolate and formoterol are long-acting bronchodilators. Bronchodilators are medicines that are breathed in through the mouth to open up the bronchial tubes (air passages) in the lungs. They relieve cough, wheezing, and trouble breathing by increasing the flow of air through the bronchial tubes.

Budesonide, glycopyrrolate, and formoterol is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before using budesonide, glycopyrrolate, and formoterol

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For budesonide, glycopyrrolate, and formoterol, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to budesonide, glycopyrrolate, and formoterol or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Inhaled budesonide, glycopyrrolate, and formoterol combination is not indicated for use in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of inhaled budesonide, glycopyrrolate, and formoterol combination in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more sensitive to the effects of budesonide, glycopyrrolate, and formoterol than younger adults.

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking budesonide, glycopyrrolate, and formoterol, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using budeson...