Is Vannair a Steroid?

VANNAIR contains an inhaled corticosteroid (budesonide). VANNAIR should not be used to initiate treatment with inhaled corticosteroids in patients being transferred from oral steroids. Systemic effects may occur with any inhaled corticosteroid, particularly at high doses prescribed for long periods.

Is Vannair a steroid inhaler?

What is Vannair? Vannair is a combination of 2 medicines, budesonide and formoterol, in a single inhaler. The combination is used to treat the symptoms of asthma and COPD and to prevent them from recurring. Budesonide is a corticosteroid.

What is Vannair used to treat?

Vannair is used to treat the inflammation caused by asthma. It also widens the airways so that you find it easier to breathe. To get the best effect, you should use Vannair as prescribed by your doctor, even when you have no symptoms. Vannair is also used to treat Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).