Albuterol is a fast-acting rescue inhaler, while Symbicort is a maintenance inhaler combining a steroid and a long-acting bronchodilator
Some are available over the counter, while others require a prescription
At ACS we disagree with the positions both factions have taken
Patients meeting the following criteria were excluded from the analysis: evidence of type 1 diabetes or pregnancy in the study period, missing age or sex data, initiation of another new glucose-lowering therapy on the index date, and use of any GLP-1RA in the baseline period
The information on the packaging or patient leaflet will usually tell you about proper temperature ranges, light exposure, and how to store the vial after opening
The side effect is relatively new to physicians