Budesonide and formoterol inhalation and Zurampic

• Generic Name: budesonide / formoterol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Symbicort, Symbicort Turbuhaler, Symbicort 400/12 Turbohaler

Formoterol is a long-acting bronchodilator. Budesonide is a steroid.

Budesonide and formoterol is a combination medicine used to control and prevent the symptoms of asthma in adults and children at least 6 years old.

Budesonide and formoterol is also used to help control the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

budesonide and formoterol is not for use in treating an asthma or bronchospasm attack.

Formoterol when used alone may increase the risk of death in people with asthma. However, this risk is not increased when budesonide and formoterol are used together as a combination product.

Budesonide and formoterol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: lesinurad
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Zurampic

Zurampic (lesinurad) helps the kidneys remove uric acid from the body. Lesinurad is used together with other medicines that can cause the body to produce less uric acid.

Zurampic is used as part of a combination of medicines to treat high levels of uric acid in your blood, also called hyperuricemia. High levels of uric acid can lead to a condition called gout.

Zurampic should be used together with allopurinol (Zyloprim) or febuxostat (Uloric). It should not be used alone.