Budicort ER9mg
Tablet
Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | SAFE Consuming alcohol with Budicort ER does not cause any harmful side effects. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Budicort ER may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the develo... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Budicort ER is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.... View More |
| Driving | No interaction found/established |
| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
Budicort ER is used to prevent the symptoms of asthma (wheezing and shortness of breath). It is a steroid and is known as a "preventer". You need to hav... View More
Uses of Budicort ER
- Asthma
Side effects of Budicort ER
- Difficulty in swallowing
- Fungal infection
- Respiratory tract infection
How to use Budicort ER
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/transp... View More
How Budicort ER works
Budicort ER is a steroid. It prevents the cells in the lungs and breathing passages from releasing chemical messengers that cause inflammation (swelling... View More
What if you forget to take Budicort ER?
If you miss a dose of Budicort ER, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to yo... View More
- Budicort ER ‘dampens down’ inflammation in the lungs to provide long-term (maintenance) treatment of asthma and prevent disease progression.
- Budicort ER will not work for an ongoing asthma attack. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.
- Take it at the same time every day to prevent asthma attacks.
- Gargle with warm water after each inhalation to avoid any fungal infections in your mouth and throat.
- Never breathe out into the mouthpiece.
- Only minuscule amounts of Budicort ER may get absorbed into the bloodstream after inhalation. Hence, serious side effects such or weight gain are unlike... View More
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... View More
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 di... View More
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... View More
Precaution
Active or doubtfully quiescent tuberculosis, paradoxical bronchospasm; untreated fungal, bacterial, or systemic viral infections, or ocular herpes simpl... View More
Side Effect
>10% Respiratory infection (34-38%),Rhinitis (7-12%),Otitis media (1-12%) 1-10% Nasopharyngitis (10%),Nasal congestion (3%),Pharyngitis (3%),Allerg... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy There are no adequate well-controlled studies in pregnant women; however, there are published studies on use of budesonide, in pregnant women... View More
Interaction
Increased systemic exposure w/ potent CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g. ketoconazole). Decreased systemic exposure w/ CYP3A4 inducers (e.g. carbamazepine).
The information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not... View More