Feven Gebremariam
Hello everyone my name is femin i’m kevin garber mariam student pharmacist class of 2023 today we’re going to be talking about zimba court so before we go ahead and talk about it these are some topics that we’re going to be highlighting over today introduction medication information how to take this medication how to store this medication um so symbicort is a
Combination product a beta-2 agonist with a long-acting corticosteroid so the generic name for uh symbicort is budestinite for neutral buddhism i it comes in two form um butys98 80 microgram and 4.5 microgram of formula and it comes with a butacinite 160 microgram and 4.5 microgram of four neutral so as you see it in the blue that’s the 160 and as you see it in
The grain is the 80 microgram so what is this medication used for it’s used to treat copd it used to treat asthma this drug is not to be used to treat intense flares up or short of breath or to be replaced with your rescue inhaler take talk to your doctor if any of the symptoms is happening so what do i need to tell my doctor before i take this drug if you have
Any allergy to be this night for mutual or any any other medications please go ahead and contact your doctor if you’re allergic to this drug any part of this drug or any other drugs foods or substance tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you um you had if you are using another drug like this one go ahead and contact your doctor immediately so what are
Some things i need to know or do while i take this drug if you have a high blood sugar like diabetes talk to your doctor this may rise your blood sugar level a little bit um and also it may take up to two weeks to see the full benefits so be aware um call your doctor right away if your breathing problems get worse if your rescue inhaler does not work as well or if
You need to use your rescue inhaler more often do not take more more of this drug or use it more often than you have you’ve been told and also make sure you document when you start taking this medication as shown in the picture so how’s this medication best taken um a lot of people take it differently but i strictly recommend taking it this way so before you use
It shake it well for five seconds and remove the mouth piece cover by squeezing gently at both sides then pull out as seen here in the picture click the mouse piece check the mouse the mouthpiece for foreign objects before we go ahead and put it in our mouth we’re gonna prime it first and see that nice mist coming out breathe out fully then place the mouthpiece
Into your mouth and close your lips around it make sure that inhaler is upright and that is opening of the mouthpieces pointing towards the back of your throat inhale deeply and slowly while pressing down firmly on the top of the counter on the inhaler continue to breathe and hold your breath for about 10 seconds or for as long as you’re comfortable before you
Breathe out release your finger from the top of the counter keep the inhaler upright and remove it from your mouth if you have to take the second dose um do the same process and then repeat step three and four um so what to do after using simba cord so after you use um the simba cord you make sure to rinse your mouth with water and spit out the water please do
Not swallow it okay what if i missed the dose um if you just missed the dough skip the mistos and go back to your normal time do not use two dose at a time or extra dose okay where should i store my medication so store it out at room temperature and throw out any part not used for three months after taking it out out of the foil package okay protect it from heat
Or open flame store it in a dry place store it in a mouthpiece facing down and keep all drugs in a safe place keep all drugs out of future children and pets throw away unused or expired drugs do not flush down a toilet or pour down a drain unless you are told to do some take with your pharmacist if you have any question about how what is the best way to throw out
Your drugs there are maybe drug take back programs in your area so speak to your pharmacist okay remember use your silicone twice daily or as directed morning and evening while taking singapore never use another medicine that contains a long-acting beta agonist um simple court is not and will not be replaced as a rescue inhaler for sudden symptoms contact your
Doctor if your asthma does not improve or gets worse if you have any question about using your inhaler contact your health care professional or your pharmacist if you are if you dropped your inhaler um or did use it more than seven days you can um go ahead and replace it with a new one thank you for listening have a great day you
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How do I use my Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol) inhaler? By Drug Information Specialist
