Budecort Inhaler 200 mcg

Budecort Inhaler 200 mcg

Budecort Inhaler 200 mg contains the active ingredient Budesonide, which belongs to drug family known as steroid. It prevents the release of inflammatory chemicals and substances in the body.  The medication works directly on the lungs and it lessens the swelling and breathing problem of tract thus manages wheeze, cough, chest tightness and difficulty in breathing. Regular use of this drugs helps to prevent obstruction in breathing. You will not observe some immediate effect and is not used to cure an asthma attack.

What is Budecort inhaler used for?

Budecort Inhaler 200 mg contains a class of steroid called corticosteroid used to prevent bronchial asthma. It is not used to ease an attack of asthma. Physician may prescribe Budecort Inhaler for additional conditions.

How does Budecort inhaler work?

Budesonide medication belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works on lungs to make breathing easy by reducing the irritation and swelling of the tract. Budesonide manifest weak mineralocorticoid and potent glucocorticoid action. The action of Budesonide is still unknown. The anti-inflammatory mode of action of Budesonide may be responsible to cure asthma.

What are the side effects of Budecort Inhaler?

Side effects can be classified as:

Minor: Allergies, hives, swelling.

Major: Wheezing, extreme fatigue, fainting, fat deposits in the body, vomiting, etc.

Less common side effects include sneezing, nausea, cough, sore throat, headache, bleeding from the nose, etc.

What medications interact with Budecort Inhaler?

As these are only few of the medications which can interact:

• Antifungal Medicines
• Anti-retroviral Medications
• Few antibiotics can interact with the Budecort.

There are other medications as well. To avoid drug interactions please let your physician know about medications that you may be taking this includes herbal supplements, tonics, and drugs that you buy without a prescription, so that you can get proper guidance about medications dosage and schedule  

When should Budecort Inhaler not be used?   

Budecort Inhaler 200 mg will only be prescribed after your Physician examining the condition of your asthma. Please provide all information required by youe Physician to know your complete medical history and all medication you are taking for other treatment, including prescribed drugs, over-the-counter drugs, herbal and vitamin supplements.

Consult your physician if after 2 weeks usage of Budecort Inhaler does not lower your asthma symptoms.

Avoid Budecort if you are allergic to it or any of its other ingredients.

Do not take Budecort without consulting your physician if you have:

• Osteoporosis
• A bacterial infection
• A history of tuberculosis
• A viral infection
• A fungal infection
• Herpes simplex of the eye
• Liver disease

How should Budecort be used?

Take medication as per physician instructions on how to use Budecort. Your dosage will be depend on many factors such as how severe id your asthma, your age, weight, and the general condition of your health. It is mandatory that you follow the prescription instructions when taking Budesonide as medication.

To avoid the chance of having candidiasis of the mouth, you must rinse your mouth with water after usage of inhaler.

Keep medications dispensers neat and clean to avoid contamination. Follow the manufacturer's instructions written on package for cleaning your inhaler.

If you have any query pertaining usage of Bedecort inhalers, talk to your physician or pharmacist.

How long should you use Budecort?

The medication will usually show its effect within 4 weeks. Continue to use this medicine as your physician has instructed you, even if you start feeling better.

Missed dose of Budecort

Never miss your Budecort dose but if you have skipped a dose, take the dose as soon as you remember.

If it`s time to take the next dose then skip the missed dose.

How should Budecort be stored?

Budecort Inhaler 200 mg should be stored at room temperature, and avoid contact from direct light. When pack has been opened, the shelf life of the unused Budecort Inhaler is only two weeks when protected. After opening the aluminium foil of the envelope, the unused Inhalers should be kept in the aluminium foil envelope only to protect from light. Keep it out of reach of children and pets.