BUDESONIDE

Overview

BUDESONIDE is a Schedule H drug.
Budesonide is a steroid that reduces inflammation in the body.Budesonide is used to treat mild to moderate Crohn’s disease.It’s also one of the drugs found in the inhaler Symbicort, used to treat COPD and asthma.

Usage

BUDESONIDE is generally used to treat: Crohn’s Disease, COPD, Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis, Ulcerative Colitis
BUDESONIDE can address symptoms like: Right Side Lower Abdomen Pain, Abdomen Stomach Cramps, Fever, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Fatigue (tiredness), Loss Of Appetite, Weight Loss (unintentional), Nausea, Slow Growth (failure To Thrive)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Generally considered as Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

BUDESONIDE is generally taken After Food.
Route of Administration: Oral,

Precautions

• Before taking budesonide, tell your doctor if you are allergic to it or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems.
• Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: eye disease (such as cataracts, glaucoma), high blood pressure, liver disease, thyroid problems, diabetes, stomach/intestinal problems (such as diverticulitis, ulcer), brittle bones (osteoporosis), current/past infections (such as tuberculosis, positive tuberculosis test, herpes, fungal), bleeding problems, mental/mood conditions (such as psychosis, anxiety, depression).

Symptoms of Overdosage

BUDESONIDE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

BUDESONIDE : Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Heartburn, Lower Back Pain, Abdomen Pain, Chest Pain, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomit, Dry Mouth, Eyes Pain, Heartburn, Head Headache, Upper Abdomen Pain, Abdomen Stomach Cramps

Serious Side-Effects

BUDESONIDE : Hirsutism, Polyarthralgia, Rhinitis, Acne Vulgaris, Constipation, Heartburn, Sneezing, Throat Soreness, Chills, Easy Bruising, Cough, Fever

Food Interactions

Grapefruit juice can increase the blood levels of budesonide resulting in severe side effects.

Disease Interactions

BUDESONIDE can interfere with: Acute Liver Failure, Ocular Herpes, Osteoporosis

Technical Classification

BUDESONIDE is categorized as:

• GLUCOCORTICOIDS / ADRENAL CORTICAL STEROIDS / HORMONES
• INHALED CORTICOSTEROIDS / RESPIRATORY INHALANT PRODUCTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with BUDESONIDE as Ingredient

AIRTEC FB 6MCG/100MCG CAP	BUDESONIDE 100.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
AIRTEC FB 6MCG/100MCG INH	BUDESONIDE 100.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
AIRTEC FB 6MCG/200MCG INH	BUDESONIDE 200 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6 MCG
AIRTEC FB 6MCG/400MCG CAP	BUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
AIRTEC FB 6MCG/400MCG INH	BUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
AIRTEC FB CAP	BUDESONIDE 400 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6 MCG
AIRTEC FB DPI 6 MCG/200 MCG CAP	BUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
ALVONIDE 0.5MG RESPS	BUDESONIDE 0.5 MG
BUDAMATE 400 INH	BUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
BUDAMATE 6 MCG/400 MCG TRANSCAP	BUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
BUDAMATE 6MCG/100MCG INH	BUDESONIDE 100.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
BUDAMATE 6MCG/100MCG TRANSCAP	BUDESONIDE 100.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
BUDAMATE 6MCG/200MCG INH	BUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
BUDAMATE 6MCG/200MCG TRANSCAP	BUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
BUDAMATE FORTE 12 MCG/400 MCG TRANSCAP	BUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 12.0 MCG
BUDAMATE FORTE TRANSCAPS	BUDESONIDE 400 MCG, FORMOTEROL 12 MCG
BUDAMATE INHALER	BUDESONIDE 400 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6 MCG
BUDAMATE TRANSCAPS	BUDESONIDE 100 MCG, FORMOTEROL 100 MCG
BUDATE 0.5MG TRANSPULES	BUDESONIDE 0.5 MG
BUDATE 0.5MG/2ML RESPS	BUDESONIDE 0.25 MG/ML
BUDATE 100 MCG TRANSHALER	BUDESONIDE 100.0 MCG
BUDATE 200 MCG TRANSHALER	BUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG
BUDATE FORTE 1MG TRANSPULE	BUDESONIDE 1.0 MG
BUDATE INH	BUDESONIDE 100 MCG
BUDECORT 0.5MG RESPS	BUDESONIDE 0.5 MG
BUDECORT 100 INHALER	BUDESONIDE 100 MCG
BUDECORT 100 MCG INH	BUDESONIDE 100.0 MCG
BUDECORT 100MCG HFA INHALER MDI	BUDESONIDE 100 MCG
BUDECORT 100MCG MDI	BUDESONIDE 100 MCG
BUDECORT 100MCG NEOHALER MDI	BUDESONIDE 100 MCG
BUDECORT 100MCG R-CAP	BUDESONIDE 100 MCG
BUDECORT 100MG ROTACAP	BUDESONIDE 100.0 MG
BUDECORT 1MG RESPS	BUDESONIDE 1.0 MG
BUDECORT 1MG RESPULES	BUDESONIDE 1 MG
BUDECORT 200 INHALER	BUDESONIDE 200 MCG
BUDECORT 200MCG HFA INHALER MDI	BUDESONIDE 200 MCG
BUDECORT 200MCG MDI	BUDESONIDE 200 MG
BUDECORT 200MCG NEOHALER MDI	BUDESONIDE 200 MG
BUDECORT 200MCG R-CAP	BUDESONIDE 200 MCG
BUDECORT 200MG ROTACAP	BUDESONIDE 200.0 MG
BUDECORT 400 MCG ROTACAP	BUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG
BUDECORT CFC FREE 200MCG INH	BUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG
BUDEFLAM AQ AQUANASE	BUDESONIDE
BUDENASE 2.5MG/1MG RESPS	SALBUTAMOL 2.5 MG, BUDESONIDE 1.0 MG
BUDENASE AQ 100 MCG NASAL SPRAY	BUDESONIDE 100.0 MCG
BUDENASE AQ N-INH	BUDESONIDE 0.02 %W/V
BUDESAL 0.5MG/1.25MG RESPS 2 ML	LEVALBUTEROL 1.25 MG, BUDESONIDE 0.5 MG
BUDESAL 1MG/1.25MG RESPS 2 ML	BUDESONIDE 1.0 MG, LEVALBUTEROL 1.25 MG
BUDESAL-0.5MG RESP	LEVALBUTEROL 1.25 MG, BUDESONIDE 0.5 MG
BUDESAL-1MG RESP	BUDESONIDE 1 MG, LEVALBUTEROL 1.25 MG
BUDESONIDE 0.5MG/ML RESPS	BUDESONIDE 0.5 MG/ML
BUDETROL 12MCG/200MCG INH	BUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 12.0 MCG
BUDETROL 12MCG/400MCG CAP	BUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 12.0 MCG
BUDETROL 6MCG/100MCG INH	BUDESONIDE 100.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
BUDETROL 6MCG/100MCG ROTACAP	BUDESONIDE 100.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
BUDETROL 6MCG/200MCG ROTACAP	BUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
BUDETROL 6MCG/400MCG INH	BUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
BUDETROL 6MCG/400MCG ROTACAP	BUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
BUDETROL FORTE 12MCG/400MCG CAP	BUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 12.0 MCG
BUDETROL FORTE INH	BUDESONIDE , FORMOTEROL
BUDETROL O-INH	BUDESONIDE 200 MCG, FORMOTEROL 12 MCG
BUDEZ CR 3MG CAP	BUDESONIDE 3.0 MG
BUDEZ ENEMA	BUDESONIDE 115 ML
BUDEZ-CR CAP	BUDESONIDE 3 MG
BUDVENT EASECAP 100MCG CAP	BUDESONIDE 100.0 MCG
BUDVENT EASECAP 200MCG CAP	BUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG
BUNASE 0.5MG RESPS	BUDESONIDE 0.5 MG
BUNIDE CR 3MG CAP	BUDESONIDE 3.0 MG
COMBIHALE FB 6 MCG/200 MCG INH	BUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
COMBIHALE FB 6 MCG/200 MCG REDICAP	BUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
COMBIHALE FB 6 MCG/400 MCG INH	BUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
COMBIHALE FB 6 MCG/400 MCG REDICAP	BUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
COMBIHALE FB O 100 INH	BUDESONIDE 100 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6 MCG
DERINIDE 100MG RESPICAP	BUDESONIDE 100.0 MG
DERINIDE 2 ML RESPS	BUDESONIDE 0.5 MG
DERINIDE 200MCG RESPICAP	BUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG
DERINIDE 400MCG RESPICAP	BUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG
DERINIDE AQ 64 MCG NASAL SPRAY	BUDESONIDE 64.0 MCG
DERINIDE CFC 100MCG INH	BUDESONIDE 100.0 MCG
DERINIDE CFC 200MCG INH	BUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG
DERISAL 0.5MG RESPS 2ML	SALBUTAMOL 1.25 MG, BUDESONIDE 0.5 MG
DIGIHALER FB 200 INHALER	BUDESONIDE 200 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6 MCG
DIGIHALER FB 6MCG/200MCG INH	BUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
DIGIHALER FB 6MCG/400MCG INH	BUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FOMTIDE 12 MCG/200 MCG DISKETTE	BUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 12.0 MCG
FOMTIDE 6MCG/400MCG INH	BUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FOMTIDE NF 12 MCG/100 MCG INH	BUDESONIDE 100.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 12.0 MCG
FOMTIDE NF 12 MCG/200 MCG INH	BUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 12.0 MCG
FOMTIDE NF 12MCG/400MCG INH	BUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 12.0 MCG
FORACORT 100 ROTACAP	BUDESONIDE 100.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORACORT 200 AUTOHALER	BUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORACORT 200 ROTACAP	BUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORACORT 20MCG/0.5MG RESPS	FORMOTEROL 20.0 MCG, BUDESONIDE 0.5 MG
FORACORT 20MCG/1MG RESPS 2ML	FORMOTEROL 20.0 MCG, BUDESONIDE 1.0 MG
FORACORT 6MCG/200MCG INH	BUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORACORT 6MCG/400MCG ROTACAP	BUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORACORT AUTOHALER	BUDESONIDE 200 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6 MCG
FORACORT CFC 6MCG/100MCG INH	BUDESONIDE 100.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORACORT CFC 6MCG/400MCG INH	BUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORACORT FORTE 12 MCG/400 MCG ROTACAP	BUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 12.0 MCG
FORACORT FORTE 12MCG/400MCG INH	BUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 12.0 MCG
FORACORT FORTE ROTACAP	BUDESONIDE 400 MCG, FORMOTEROL 12 MCG
FORACORT RESP	FORMOTEROL 20 MCG, BUDESONIDE 0.5 MG
FORACORT ROTACAP	BUDESONIDE 100 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6 MCG
FORMONIDE 20MCG/0.5MG RESPS	FORMOTEROL 20.0 MCG, BUDESONIDE 0.5 MG
FORMONIDE 20MCG/1MCG RESPS	FORMOTEROL 20.0 MCG, BUDESONIDE 1.0 MCG
FORMONIDE 6MCG/100MCG INH	BUDESONIDE 100.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORMONIDE 6MCG/100MCG RESPICAP	BUDESONIDE 100.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORMONIDE 6MCG/200MCG INH	BUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORMONIDE 6MCG/200MCG NOVOCART	BUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORMONIDE 6MCG/200MCG RESPICAP	BUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORMONIDE 6MCG/400MCG INH	BUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORMONIDE 6MCG/400MCG NOVOCART	BUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORMONIDE 6MCG/400MCG RESPICAP	BUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORMONIDE CAP	BUDESONIDE 200 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6 MCG
FORMONIDE FORTE 6 MCG/400 MCG RESPICAP	BUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORMONIDE FORTE INH 12 MCG/400 MCG	BUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 12.0 MCG
FORMONIDE FORTE RESPICAP CAP	BUDESONIDE 400 MCG, FORMOTEROL 12 MCG
FORMONIDE INHALER	BUDESONIDE 200 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6 MCG
FORMONIDE RESPICAPS	BUDESONIDE 400 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6 MCG
PEAKHALE FB 6MCG/100MCG INH	BUDESONIDE 100.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
PEAKHALE FB 6MCG/100MCG RESPICAP	BUDESONIDE 100.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
PEAKHALE FB 6MCG/200MCG INH	BUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
PEAKHALE FB 6MCG/200MCG RESPICAP	BUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
PEAKHALE FB 6MCG/400MCG INH	BUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
PEAKHALE FB 6MCG/400MCG RESPICAP	BUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
PULMICORT 0.5MG RESPS	BUDESONIDE 0.5 MG
PULMICORT 1MG RESPS	BUDESONIDE 1.0 MG
QUIKHALE FB 6 MCG/200 MCG INH	BUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
QUIKHALE FB 6MCG/200MCG CAP	BUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
QUIKHALE FB 6MCG/200MCG R-CAPS	BUDESONIDE 200 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6 MCG
QUIKHALE FB 6MCG/200MCG ROTACAP	BUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
QUIKHALE FB 6MCG/400MCG CAP	BUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
QUIKHALE FB 6MCG/400MCG ROTACAP	BUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
RHINOCORT 64 MCG AQUANASE	BUDESONIDE 64.0 MCG
SYMBICORT 4.5 MCG/160 MCG TURBUHALER	BUDESONIDE 160.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 4.5 MCG
SYMBICORT MDI	BUDESONIDE 160 MCG, FORMOTEROL 4.5 MCG
SYMBICORT TURBUHALER	BUDESONIDE 160 MCG, FORMOTEROL 4.5 MCG
SYMBIVA 100 MCG CAP	BUDESONIDE 100.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
SYMBIVA 100 MCG RHEOCAP	BUDESONIDE 100.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
SYMBIVA 200 MCG CAP	BUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
SYMBIVA 200 MCG INH	BUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
SYMBIVA 400 MCG CAP	BUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
SYMBIVA 400 MCG INH	BUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
SYMBIVA 6 MCG/100 MCG OCTACAP	BUDESONIDE 100.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
SYMBIVA 6 MCG/200 MCG OCTACAP	BUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
SYMBIVA 6 MCG/400 MCG OCTACAP	BUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
VENT EC CAP	FORMOTEROL 200.0 MG, BUDESONIDE
VENT FB 6MCG/100MCG CAP	BUDESONIDE 100.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
VENT FB 6MCG/100MCG INH	BUDESONIDE 100.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
VENT FB 6MCG/200MCG CAP	BUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
VENT FB 6MCG/200MCG INH	BUDESONIDE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
VENT FB 6MCG/400MCG CAP	BUDESONIDE 400.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG