Budesonide and formoterol and Methamphetamine interaction
Budesonide and formoterol and Methamphetamine: both prescribing labels flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.
Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.
What the FDA labels say
From the Budesonide and formoterol (Budesonide and Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate) label · effective 2026-04-24
Clinically significant cardiovascular effects and fatalities have been reported in association with excessive use of inhaled sympathomimetic drugs.
Fatalities have been reported in association with excessive use of inhaled sympathomimetic drugs.
Serious asthma-related events: Long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonists as monotherapy increase the risk.
Therefore, budesonide and formoterol fumarate dihydrate, like all products containing sympathomimetic amines, should be used with caution in patients with cardiovascular disorders, especially coronary insufficiency, cardiac arrhythmias, and hypertension.
Coexisting Conditions Budesonide and formoterol fumarate dihydrate, like all medications containing sympathomimetic amines, should be used with caution in patients with convulsive disorders or thyrotoxicosis and in those who are unusually responsive to sympathomimetic amines.
From the Methamphetamine (Methamphetamine Hydrochloride) label · effective 2025-11-07
Tricyclic Antidepressants Clinical Impact: May enhance the activity of tricyclic or sympathomimetic agents causing sustained increases in the concentration of d-amphetamine in the brain; cardiovascular effects can be potentiated.
Drug/Laboratory Test Interactions Amphetamines can cause a significant elevation in plasma corticosteroid levels.
Amphetamines may interfere with urinary steroid determinations.
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