Asthma

Asthma is characterized by symptoms like wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and difficulty in breathing. With asthma medicines, you can get relief from airway tightening, symptoms under control, and inflamed lungs.

This group of drugs either contains salbutamol or budesonide. Each has a different mechanism, so the suitable medicine is the one that fits your asthma-related complaints and the treatment schedule that your doctor has recommended。

Asthma Medicines Available

Our range includes:

• Albuterol (Asthalin Rotacap) 200mcg
• Asthalin Inhaler 100mcg
• Budesonide Inhaler (Budecort) 200mcg
• Budesonide Respules 1mg/2ml
• Budesonide Rotacap (Budecort) 400mcg

The products contain salbutamol, while the Budecort products contain budesonide.

How Do Asthma Inhalers Work?

Salbutamol is the type of medication that takes effect very rapidly and is used as a rescue or relief medication. It helps the muscles around the airways to relax so the air can pass more easily and hence allows you to breathe better. Salbutamol could work on your symptoms like wheezing, chest tightness and breathlessness.

Budesonide is an example of inhaled corticosteroids, and it is the class of inhalations that reduce the inflammation of the airways.

Benefits of Asthma Medicines

If used correctly, asthma medicines may help you:

• Breath easily
• Lessen wheezing and coughing
• Reduce airway inflammation
• Alleviate asthma symptoms
• Treat asthma flare-up prevention

According to asthma behavior, your physician may prescribe a reliever, a preventer or combination.

How to Use Asthma Inhalers

Use your inhaler or respules according to how your doctor or pharmacist has explained it to you.

The use of various devices varies so much that you should not assume that every inhaler functions in the same way. A doctor or pharmacist will be able to show you the right way to use it.

If you are using a corticosteroid inhaler like budesonide then rinsing the mouth after using the inhaler helps to minimize the risk of developing thrush of the mouth.

Possible Side Effects

Side effects depend on the medicine.

Salbutamol may sometimes cause:

• Shaking
• Fast heartbeat
• Headache
• Feeling nervous

Budesonide may cause:

• Sore throat
• Hoarse voice
• Cough
• Oral thrush

If side effects are severe, unusual or don’t settle, speak with your doctor or pharmacist.

Important Precautions

Continue following your asthma action plan and medication schedule as advised. If using your bronchodilator has become more frequent or its effect on your symptoms has not improved, consult a doctor as it could indicate deterioration of asthma control.

FAQs

Which asthma products contain salbutamol?

The Asthalin Rotacap 200mcg and Asthalin Inhaler 100mcg products contain salbutamol.

Which products contain budesonide?

The Budecort 200mcg inhaler, Budecort 1mg/2ml respules and Budecort 400mcg rotacaps contain budesonide.

Is salbutamol a preventer?

No. Salbutamol is a short-acting reliever that helps open the airways when asthma symptoms occur. It does not treat the underlying airway inflammation. 

Why is budesonide used regularly?

Budesonide helps reduce inflammation in the airways, so it is generally used regularly as a preventer rather than only when symptoms appear.

Do all asthma inhalers work the same way?

No. Some open the airways quickly, while others reduce inflammation and help prevent symptoms. Inhaler devices can also work differently, so correct technique is important.

What if my inhaler doesn’t seem to work?

Check your technique first and make sure the device is not empty or expired. If it still doesn’t help your symptoms, speak with your doctor or pharmacist.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Asthma medicines should be used only as directed by a qualified healthcare professional. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping or changing any asthma medicine.