Warning: next information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, expertise of your pharmacist. it shouldnot be construed to indicate that use of drug is safe or effective for you. Consult your physician before using it drug.

Budesonide - oral breath activated inhaler

(byou-dess-oh-nide)

common brand names: Pulmicort

Simular Drugs : Pulmicort, Pulmicort

Related Drugs : Pulmicort, Pulmicort, Entocort Ec, Rhinocort, Rhinocort Aqua, Pulmicort

Pulmicort Usage: it is an anti-inflammatory drug (corticosteroid) used at the prevention of asthma. it isn't used to relieve an asthma attack. If an asthma attack occurs, use another med as prescribed.

How to use Pulmicort: this medication is inhaled into lungs using special inhaling device. Follow directions for using it medicine provided by your doctor. this medicine comes with patient information leaflet. Read it carefully. If you not sure how to use it device, reread patient info leaflet or ask your doctor. After dose is loaded, breathe out. Place the mouthpiece between your lips & breathe in rapidly & deeply through your mouth. pill will be inhaled as you breathe in. Hold youre breath for 10 seconds to assure it reaches deep into youre lungs. Slowly breathe out. do not exhale into device. Replace cover. If inhaler device is dropped, shaken, or you accidentally breathe in to device after dose has been loaded, you will lose youre dose. Load & inhale another dose. do not use the inhaler if this has been damaged or if the mouthpiece has become detached. If 2 inhalations are prescribed, wait at least one minute between inhalations. If using other inhalers, use this one (the corticosteroid) last & wait few minutes after using the others before using this one. To prevent dry mouth & hoarseness, rinse youre mouth after each use. do not swallow rinse solution. it is important to practice good oral hygiene to prevent mouth infections while using this medication. this medication works best if used consistently at even intervals. It's usually used once in the morning and evening. do not increase your dose, use this more frequently or stop using this drug with-out 1-st consulting you're doctor.

Pulmicort side effects: Dry or irritated throat, hoarseness or coughing may occur as your body adjusts to the medication. a bad taste in the mouth, headache, nausea, diarrhea, thirst & tiredness have also been reported. If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your physician. Notify youre pharmacist if you develop: rash, sore throat, mouth sores, swelling of the face, wheezing, breathing trouble, behavioral changes (especially in children), vision changes. Contact you're physician if you experience any of following signs of low steroid levels: unusual weakness, weight loss, nausea, vomiting, fainting, dizziness. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact some your healthcare professional or pharmacist.

Pulmicort Precautions: Before you use this pill, tell your healthcare professional your medical history including: all illnesses or infections, recent exposures to contagious diseases (e.g., chickenpox), glaucoma, cataracts, any allergies (especially medication allergies). If within past 12 months you have switched from an oral corticosteroid (e.g., prednisone) to this inhaler, or if you had been using this product in higher-than-usual doses & suddenly stopped using it, your body may not produce enough natural steroids. You may need to start taking additional corticosteroids, especially if your body is stressed due to major infection, surgery or injury. Consult youre healthcare professional. If you cough up mucus that has thickened or changed color from clear white to yellow, green, or gray, contact your doctor; these changes may be signs of an infection. kid & teenagers should be monitored for proper growth patterns while using any corticosteroid medicine. this medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss risks and benefits with some your pharmacist. Based on information for similar meds, budesonide may pass into breast milk. Therefore, consult youre healthcare professional before breast-feeding.

Pulmicort drug interactions: Tell youre healthcare professional about any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take especially: oral corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, other asthma medication. do not start or stop any medicine without pharmacist or pharmacist approval.

Pulmicort Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact you're local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Pulmicort special notes: Each inhaler contains about 200 doses. When red mark appears in window under mouthpiece, there only 20 doses left. inhaler is empty when red mark reaches the lower edge of window. once empty, discard inhaler as this cannot be refilled. don't share this medication with others. Inform all your healthcare professionals you use (or have used) this med.

If you missed Pulmicort dose: If you miss dose, use it as soon as remembered; don't use it if it is near the clock since next dose, instead, skip missed dose & resume your usual dosing schedule. do not 'double-up' dose to catch up.

Pulmicort Storage: Always replace the cover. Store inhaler at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) in a dry place away from moisture.

Medical alert: your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.

Active Ingredients : Budesonide