Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml

Manufacturer: Cipla Ltd

Salt Composition : Budesonide(0.5mg)

Prescription
Prescription Required: Consult the Doctor & Get Your ePrescription

Your doctor will tell you how often you need to use Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml. It is important that you take the lowest dose needed to effectively control your asthma. The effect of this medicine may be noticeable after a few days but will only reach its maximum after a few weeks. This medicine must be used regularly to be effective, so go on taking it even if you do not have any symptoms. No symptoms mean that the medicine is doing its job. If you stop taking it your asthma may get worse. It should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler "reliever". To get the benefit from this medicine you need to make sure you get your inhaler technique right, otherwise, it will not work as well.



Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml is a steroid. It prevents the cells in the lungs and breathing passages from releasing chemical messengers that cause inflammation (swelling) of the airways. This widens the airways and makes breathing easier.

Pharmacokinets

Budesonide is a locally-acting glucocorticosteroid with an extensive, primarily hepatic, metabolism after oral administration. It is rapidly absorbed and biotransformed by cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A to metabolites with negligible glucocorticoid activity.

Side Effects

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Budecort

Difficulty in swallowing

Fungal infection of mouth

Fungal infection of oropharynx

Headache

Abdominal pain

Depression

Joint pain

Cushing syndrome

Dyspepsia

Increased risk of infection

Muscle pain

Muscle weakness

Muscle twitching

Osteoporosis

Irritability

Euphoria (feeling of intense excitement and happiness)

Contra Indications

active, untreated tuberculosis.

inactive tuberculosis.

herpes simplex infection of the eye.

a herpes simplex infection.

an infection due to a fungus.

intestinal infection caused by the roundworm Strongyloides.

a condition with low thyroid hormone levels.

diabetes.

Pregnancy Related Information

Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.


Product And Alcohol Interaction

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml. Please consult your doctor.


Breast Feeding Related Information

Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.


Children Related Information

Use with caution Below 9years: Contraindicated

Indications

Budesonide is indicated for the maintenance treatment of asthma as prophylactic therapy in adult and pediatric patients six years of age or older. It is also indicated for patients requiring oral corticosteroid therapy for asthma.

Interactions

hepatic impairment.

hepatic impairment.

hyperadrenocorticism.

infections.

ocular herpes simplex.

ocular toxicities.

osteoporosis.

Typical Dosage

Check the label for directions before use. Twist off the top of the respule/transpule and squeeze all the liquid into the nebulizer. It should be used right away after opening.

Storage Requirements

Store below 30°C


Effects Of Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose of Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.


Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Expert Advice

Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml ‘dampens down’ inflammation in the lungs to provide long-term (maintenance) treatment of asthma and prevent disease progression.

Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml will not work for an ongoing asthma attack. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.

Take it at the same time every day to prevent asthma attacks.

Gargle with warm water after each inhalation to avoid any fungal infections in your mouth and throat.

Never breathe out into the mouthpiece.

Only minuscule amounts of Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml may get absorbed into the bloodstream after inhalation. Hence, serious side effects such or weight gain are unlikely.

How To Use

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Twist off the top of the respule/transpule and squeeze all the liquid into the nebulizer. It should be used right away after opening.


FAQs

Q. Does Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml help with cough?

Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml helps relieve cough if it is caused due to asthma. In children, it is used to relieve cough which sounds like ‘dog bark’. This cough is caused due to irritation and swelling of the airways which further makes the airways narrow. As a result, when your child tries to breathe through the narrow passage, it becomes hard to breathe and causes coughing. Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml helps to reduce this irritation and swelling of the airways.

Q. Is Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml safe?

Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

Q. Does Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml raise blood sugar?

Yes, if you are taking Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml orally, your blood sugar levels may increase. However, with Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml inhalers, an increase in the blood sugar levels is very rare but may increase only if very high doses are taken for a very long time.

Q. Does Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml cause bone loss?

Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml being a steroid tends to decrease bone density, but this is usually seen in patients who take Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml in high doses and for a very long time. Take Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml as per the doctor’s advice to decrease the chances of developing decreased bone density.

Q. Is Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml effective?

Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Q. Does Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml weaken the immune system?

Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml may weaken the immune system; however, it is more common in people who take Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml orally (tablet or capsule). Whereas, with Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml inhalation, the immune system weakens only if it is taken in very high doses for a very long time.

Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml?

If you forget a dose of Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.