Budesonide - Drug Information

Latest prescription information about Budesonide. Learn how to pronounce the drug's name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.

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

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Trade Name(s): 

India : 

Rhinocort aqua | Budecort Respules (0.25 mg) | Derinide Resicaps (200 mcg) | Derinide (200 mcg) | Budecort Rotacaps | Budecort Inhaler | Budenase AQ | Budvent Forte | Budez Nasal Spray | Budefex (3 mg) | Derinide Resicaps | Budanase AQ | Bunide CR (3 mg) | Pulmicort (1 mg) | Budecort Respules (1 mg) | Budvent Easecaps | Budvent Easecaps (400 mcg) | Budecort Inhaler (100 mcg) | Buovent | Budez Inhaler | Budecort Inhaler (200 mcg) | Rhinocort Nasal Spy | Derinide Resicaps (400 mcg) | Buovent (200 mcg) | Pulmicort (400 mcg) | Budate | Budecort Rotacaps (200 mcg) | Pulmicort (0.25 mg) | Budecort Rotacaps (400 mcg) | Breemax

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International : 

Entocort, Rhinocort Aqua Nasal Spray, Symbicort

Why it is prescribed : 

This medication is a corticosteroid, prescribed for inflammatory bowel disease, asthma, and also for breathing trouble.  It decreases the irritation and swelling of the lung.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): 

Contraindicated to people with acute episodes of asthma, asthma attack, who are taking mifepristone, hypersensitivity.

Pregnancy Category :

A B C D X

Category C :

Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.

Dosage & When it is to be taken (Indications): 

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 it should be taken : 

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

Warnings and Precautions : 

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.

Side Effects : 

  Body as a Whole- Allergic reaction, chest pain, fatigue, flu-like disorder external ear infection and infection.

  Respiratory- Respiratory Infection, abnormal breathing sound, inflammation of nose and cough.

  Gastrointestinal- Inflammation of stomach/intestine, loss of appetite, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea.

  Eye and ENT- Ear infection and inflammation/infection of eye.

  Blood- Nosebleed and bruising.

  Skin - Rash, itching, redness and pimples.

  Central Nervous System- Emotional lability, headache, dizziness and drowsiness.

  Musculoskeletal - Fracture and muscle pain.

Other Precautions : 

Patient may develop with increased risk of infections, use proper methods to prevent spread of such infections.

Storage Conditions : 

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

Schedule : H

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