Box 11.3.
List of fixed combinations of inhaled steroid and long-acting β2 agonists
| Inhaled steroid (doses in mcg) | Long-acting β2 agonist (doses in mcg) | Brand name | Device type | Device name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beclomethasone (100) | Formoterol (6) | Foster® | MDI | |
| Budesonide (80,160, 320) | Formoterol (4.5, 9) | Symbicort® | DPI | Turbuhaler™ |
| Budesonide (200, 400) | Formoterol (6, 12) | Pulmoton® | DPI | Elpenhaler™ |
| Fluticasone propionate (50, 125, 250) | Salmeterol (25) | Seretide® | MDI | Evohaler™ |
| Fluticasone propionate (100, 250, 500) | Salmeterol (50) | Seretide® | DPI | Diskus™ |
| Fluticasone furoate (100, 200) | Vilanterol (25) | Relvar® | DPI** | Ellipta™ |
| Fluticasone propionate (50,125,250) | Formoterol (5,10) | Flutiform® | MDI | |
| Fluticasone propionate (250, 500) | Salmeterol (50) | Rolenium® | DPI | Elpenhaler™ |
| Mometasone furoate (100) | Formoterol (5) | Dulera® | MDI |
*Based on availability in the Saudi market for children, **Once-a-day combination. MDI: Metered dose inhaler, DPI: Dry powder inhaler