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Generic: Budesonide

Form: Inhaler 200mcg

Indication

Asthma, COPD.

Adult Dose

Inhalation Asthma Adult: As metered-dose aerosol: 400 mcg daily in 2 divided doses, increased up to 1.6 mg daily in severe cases. Maintenance: 200-400 mcg daily. As dry powd inhaler: 200-800 mcg daily in single dose or in 2 divided doses. Max: 800 mcg bid. As nebuliser soln: Severe asthma: 1-2 mg bid. Maintenance dose: 0.5-1 mg bid.

Child Dose

Inhalation Asthma Child: 2-12 yr As metered-dose aerosol: 200-800 mcg daily in divided doses. 5-12 yr As dry powd inhaler: 200-800 mcg daily in 2 divided doses. 3 mth to 12 yr As nebuliser soln: Initially, 0.5-1 mg bid. Maintenance dose: 0.25-0.5 mg bid. Inhalation Croup Child: As nebuliser soln: 2 mg as a single dose or as 2 doses of 1 mg w/ 30 min interval, may be repeated 12 hrly for a max of 36 hr or until clinical improvement is observed.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of this preparation.

Mode of Action

Budesonide controls the rate of protein synthesis, depresses the migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes, fibroblasts, reverses capillary permeability and lysosomal stabilisation at the cellular level to prevent or control inflammation.

Precaution

Active or doubtfully quiescent tuberculosis, paradoxical bronchospasm; untreated fungal, bacterial, or systemic viral infections, or ocular herpes simplex infection. Lactation: Drug enters breast milk; use only if benefits greatly outweigh risks

Introduction

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Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Twist off the top of the respule/transpule and squeeze all the liquid into the nebulizer. It should be used right away after opening.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is a steroid. It prevents the cells in the lungs and breathing passages from releasing chemical messengers that cause inflammation (swelling) of the airways. This widens the airways and makes breathing easier.

What if you forget to take __NAME__?

If you miss a dose of __NAME__, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Safety Advice

Consuming alcohol with __NAME__ does not cause any harmful side effects.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Safety Advice

No interaction found/established

Safety Advice

No interaction found/established

Safety Advice

No interaction found/established