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Symbicort® Turbohaler® Inhalation Powder
Symbicort® Turbohaler® Inhalation Powder is a Inhaled corticosteroid/long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist Small molecule drug developed by Pearl Therapeutics, Inc.. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Maintenance and relief of asthma symptoms, Maintenance treatment of COPD. Also known as: Symbicort.
Symbicort is a combination of budesonide, an inhaled corticosteroid, and formoterol, a long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist, used to control symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Symbicort is a combination of budesonide, an inhaled corticosteroid, and formoterol, a long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist, used to control symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Used for Maintenance and relief of asthma symptoms, Maintenance treatment of COPD.
At a glance
| Generic name | Symbicort® Turbohaler® Inhalation Powder |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Symbicort |
| Sponsor | Pearl Therapeutics, Inc. |
| Drug class | Inhaled corticosteroid/long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist |
| Target | Beta2-adrenergic receptor |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Respiratory |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
Mechanism of action
Budesonide works by reducing inflammation in the lungs, while formoterol helps to relax the airway muscles, making it easier to breathe. This combination helps to control symptoms of asthma and COPD, such as wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath.
Approved indications
- Maintenance and relief of asthma symptoms
- Maintenance treatment of COPD
Common side effects
- Oral candidiasis
- Headache
- Cough
- Pharyngitis
- Dysphonia
Key clinical trials
- Efficacy and Safety Evaluation of Budesonide/Formoterol SPIROMAX® Inhalation Powder Versus SYMBICORT® TURBOHALER® (PHASE3)
- Study to Compare the Effects of Z7200 And Symbicort® Turbohaler on Respiratory Imaging Parameters in Asthmatic Patients (PHASE2)
- Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of PT010, PT003, and PT009 in Japanese Subjects With COPD Compared With Symbicort® Turbohaler® (PHASE3)
- Pharmacokinetics and Safety Study of PT010 in Healthy Subjects (PHASE1)
- Comparing the Efficacy of Symbicort® pMDI and Formoterol Turbuhaler in Reducing Exacerbations in Patients With Cronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (PHASE3)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
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Related
- Drug class: All Inhaled corticosteroid/long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist drugs
- Target: All drugs targeting Beta2-adrenergic receptor
- Manufacturer: Pearl Therapeutics, Inc. — full pipeline
- Therapeutic area: All drugs in Respiratory
- Indication: Drugs for Maintenance and relief of asthma symptoms
- Indication: Drugs for Maintenance treatment of COPD
- Also known as: Symbicort
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