SYMBICORT 160/4.5 for COPD

SYMBICORT Side Effects

Common side effects of SYMBICORT reported in clinical studies included:

  • Nose and throat irritation
  • Headache
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Sore throat
  • Sinusitis
  • Stomach discomfort

Talk to your doctor if you think you may be experiencing side effects after starting SYMBICORT.

Other SYMBICORT side effects include:

  • Increased blood pressure
  • Increased heart rate
  • Changes in heart rhythm

Tell your doctor if you have a heart condition or high blood pressure.

These are not all the possible side effects of SYMBICORT, just the most common ones. You can find a detailed list of side effects in the full
Prescribing InformationPDF (PDF). You can also ask your health care professional for more information.

If you are switching to SYMBICORT from an oral corticosteroid, follow your doctor’s instructions to avoid health risks when you stop using oral corticosteroids.

Avoid exposure to infections such as chicken pox or measles. Tell your health care provider immediately if you are exposed.

Do not use SYMBICORT more than twice a day.

If you are taking SYMBICORT, see your health care provider if your COPD gets worse.

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The information on this Web site should not take the place of talking with your doctor or health care provider about how to manage and treat your COPD. If you have any questions about your condition, or if you would like more information about SYMBICORT or COPD, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Only you and your doctor can decide if SYMBICORT is right for you.

Approved Uses for COPD

SYMBICORT 160/4.5 is for adults with COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. You should only take 2 inhalations of SYMBICORT twice a day. Higher doses will not provide additional benefits.

Important Safety Information about SYMBICORT for COPD

Call your doctor if you notice any of the following symptoms: change in amount or color of sputum, fever, chills, increased cough, or increased breathing problems. People with COPD may have a higher chance of pneumonia.

SYMBICORT may increase your risk of osteoporosis and some eye problems (cataracts or glaucoma). You should have regular eye exams. Thrush in the mouth and throat may occur.

Tell your doctor if you have a heart condition or high blood pressure before taking SYMBICORT. Do not use SYMBICORT with other long-acting beta2-agonists for any reason. SYMBICORT does not replace fast-acting inhalers for sudden symptoms.

Talk to your doctor about prescription SYMBICORT.

Please read full Prescribing InformationPDF (PDF — 437 KB)

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.FDA.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

This product information is intended for US customers only.

SYMBICORT is a registered trademark of the AstraZeneca group of companies.