Stiolto Respimat 28 ACT and Symbicort 200 Turbuhaler

• Generic Name: olodaterol / tiotropium
• Dosage Forms: spray, metered
• Other Brand Names: Stiolto Respimat, Stiolto Respimat 28 ACT, Stiolto Respimat 60 ACT, Stiolto Respimat 10 ACT

Stiolto Respimat 28 ACT is a combination medicine used to prevent airflow obstruction and reduce flare-ups in adults with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), including bronchitis and emphysema.

Stiolto Respimat 28 ACT is for use only in people with COPD and should not be used to treat asthma.

Stiolto Respimat 28 ACT may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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

Budesonide and formoterol is a combination of two medicines that are used to help control the symptoms of asthma and improve lung function. It is used when a patient's asthma has not been controlled sufficiently on other asthma medicines, or when a patient's condition is so severe that more than one medicine is needed every day. This medicine will not relieve an asthma attack that has already started.

This medicine is also used to treat air flow blockage and reduce the worsening of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

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.

Inhaled formoterol belongs to the family of medicines known as bronchodilators. It works by helping the muscles around the airways in your lungs stay relaxed to prevent asthma symptoms, such as wheezing and shortness of breath. This increases the flow of air through the bronchial tubes.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.