Budesonide Medication Information
Get detailed information on Budesonide, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.
The updated prescription information on Budesonide provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.
You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Budesonide Pronunciation : bue-DES-oh-nide ICD Code : Y55.6 Therapeutic Classification : Anti- AsthmaticsTrade Names/Brand Names of Budesonide
India :
Budetrol (100mcg/6mcg) |
Budetrol (200mcg/6mcg) |
Derinide Resicaps (200 mcg) |
Derinide (100 mcg) |
Derinide (0.5mg) |
Budecort Respules (1 mg) |
Foracort Autohaler (6mcg/200mcg) |
Derinide (200 mcg) |
Budenase AQ |
Foracort Multihaler (400mcg/6mcg)
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 Disease2. 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 asthma2. 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: KetoconazoleItraconazole
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.
