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Budesonide with formoterol (Fobumix Easyhaler) - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

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Status 1

Green
Formulations :
  • Inhaler (dry powder)
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
Guidelines
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :

Documentation

Guidelines (Local)
COPD Primary Care Medicines Management Guidelines - updated Jun 23
Webpage
How to use an Easyhaler inhaler - video
Patient resource
How to use an Easyhaler inhaler - Patient information leaflet

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Budesonide with formoterol (Fobumix Easyhaler)
Indication :
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Group Name :
Keywords :
ICS/LABAs, ICS LABAs, Respiratory, inhaled corticosteroids
Brand Names Include :
Fobumix Easyhaler
Important Information :

Prescribe by BRAND.

Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Supporting Documents :
3

Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Budesonide with formoterol (Fobumix Easyhaler) is used to treat.

Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Committee Recommendations (1)

04 Mar 20 - Surrey & North West Sussex Area Prescribing Committee (formerly Prescribing Clinical Network)

The locally preferred ICS/LABA devices are as follows:

Low carbon:

  • Fostair Nexthaler (beclometasone / formoterol DPI)
  • Fobumix Easyhaler (budesonide / formoterol DPI)
  • Relvar Ellipta (Fluticasone / vilanterol DPI)
  • Symbicort Turbohaler (budesonide / formoterol DPI)

Alternative devices:

  • Fostair (beclometasone / formoterol MDI)
  • Symbicort (budesonide / formoterol MDI)

Devices should be prescribed by BRAND

A spacer device should be used with MDI devices.

See full COPD guidelines below