Information about Budesonide

Generic Name : Budesonide
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Budesonide are provided here.

Pronunciation : bue-DES-oh-nide

Learn the correct pronunciation of the Budesonide, understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.

You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.

ICD Code : Y55.6 Therapeutic Classification : Anti- Asthmatics

Trade Names/Brand Names of Budesonide

India :

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International :

Entocort, Rhinocort Aqua Nasal Spray, Symbicort

Overview of Budesonide

Budesonide is used for treating Crohn’s disease and Bronchial asthma. Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease in which, a patient experiences severe abdominal pain and erratic bowel movements.

Why is Budesonide Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a corticosteroid, prescribed for inflammatory bowel disease, asthma, and also for breathing trouble. Budesonide is indicated for: 1. Treatment of Mild to Moderate Crohn’s Disease
2. Maintenance of Remission of Mild to Moderate Crohn’s Disease
3. Inhalation suspension is used for treating bronchial asthma, COPD

When should Budesonide not be taken? (Contraindications)

Budesonide should not be used by patients: 1. As the primary treatment of status asthmaticus or severe sudden asthma
2. With hypersensitivity to budesonide or any of the ingredients

What is the dosage of Budesonide?

Adult: PO- Inflammatory bowel disease Active: 9 mg/day, up to 8 week. Maintenance: 6 mg once daily, up to 3 months. Inhalation Asthma As metered dose inhaler: 400 mcg/day in 2 divided doses, up to 1.6 mg/day in severe cases. Maintenance: 200-400 mcg/day.

How should Budesonide be taken?

It is available in the form of capsule, suspension, powder, inhaler, nasal spray to be administered orally.

What are the warnings and precautions for Budesonide?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of tuberculosis, infections, diabetes, increased eye pressure, high blood pressure, weak bones, stomach ulcer, who are taking other medications, bleeding problems, cataracts, or liver disease, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• Patient may develop with extreme tiredness or weakness, if it is so consult with your doctor.

• Do not stop this medication without your healthcare provider’s advice.

• Avoid vaccination while taking this medication.

• If condition worsens, contact your doctor.

What are the side effects of Budesonide?

• Body as a Whole- Tiredness
• Respiratory- Respiratory Infection, abnormal breathing sound, inflammation of nose and cough.
• Gastrointestinal- Inflammation of stomach/intestine, loss of appetite, vomiting, abdominal pain, flatulence and diarrhea.
• Eye and ENT- Ear infection and inflammation/infection of eye, cataract, glaucoma
• Blood- Nosebleed and bruising.
• Skin - Rash, itching, redness and pimples.
• Central Nervous System- Headache, dizziness and drowsiness.
• Musculoskeletal – Fractures and muscle pain.

What are the other precautions for Budesonide?

• Budesonide may decrease growth among kids.
• Sudden withdrawal can cause joint and/or muscular pain, lassitude, and depression
• Patients may get oral thrush during inhalation. So proper rinsing after inhalation is required.

What are the Drug Interactions of Budesonide?

Do not take Budesonide with: Ketoconazole
Itraconazole
Ritonavir
Indinavir
Saquinavir
Erythromycin
Cyclosporine

What are the storage conditions for Budesonide?

Store it at room temperature (25°C), and in an airtight container.

Schedule : H
Prescription drugs - Drugs to be sold only under the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner.

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