What is Budesonide?

Budesonide is part of drug family named steroid. It helps in the prevention of inflammation release causing harmful chemicals and substances in our body. Budesonide in inhalation form is basically used for curing asthma attacks. However it cannot cure any asthma attack if it is already started. It helps by preventing swelling in the lungs, which makes the asthma attack less severe.

How it works?

The budesonide drug causes lowering the white blood cells and impacts your immune power, do not interact with sick people or avoid visiting the spots where illness can be catches like in any hospital.

Important information about Medicine (Generic name)

It cannot cure asthma if it has already started. Never consume the drug if you have any allergy to budesonide or you have already experienced minor or major asthma attack. It is always wise decision to consult the physician.

Dosage information

This drug is available in the following dosage forms: Aerosol Powder, Aerosol Liquid, Powder, Solution and Suspension. The budesonide drug causes lowering the white blood cells and impacts your immune power, do not interact with sick people or avoid visiting the spots where illness can be catches like in any hospital.

Strengths available

Budesonide is the part of drug family named steroid. It functions for preventing the release of inflammation causing chemicals and substances in your body.

What if you miss a dose?

Never miss taking budesonide dose, if you miss it, please take it when you realize that you missed it. However, never take it when it is the time of your next dose

What if you overdose?

If the budesonide is consumed more than it was required, opt for emergency medical attention. There can be some threatening effects as well. Therefore, it is advisable to consult the physician. The reason being the adverse impacts can be like easy bruising, fat disposition changes, increased hair/acne and skin thinning etc.

Things to be taken care of

It is necessary to take the drug as per the instructions of doctor. In case of overdose even if you do not find any kind of harmful side effects, contact your doctor immediately or visit your nearest healthcare center.

Side Effects

It is not necessary that Budesonide has some side effects linked with it. Few people don’t realize and refer any allergic reactions or any side effects post using the drug budesonide. However, if you see any allergic reactions like breathing difficulty, hives, face swelling, mouth, lips or tongue, please visit your doctor on priority basis.

Interaction with other drugs

Some drugs tend to interact with budesonide drug like nelfinavir and ritonavir(anti retrovirals), itraconazole or ketoconazole (antifungals) and erythromycin and clarithromycin (certain antibiotics).