Manufacturer: Cipla Ltd
Salt Composition : Budesonide(200mcg)
Your doctor will tell you how often you need to use Budecort 200 Inhaler. 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.
Budecort 200 inhaler works by inhibiting the action of allergic and inflammatory mediators, which can trigger asthma symptoms. It decreases the symptoms such as shortness of breath, wheezing and chest discomfort and facilitates breathing.
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.
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)
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.
Budecort 200 Inhaler 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.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Budecort 200 Inhaler. Please consult your doctor.
Budecort 200 Inhaler is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Use with caution Below 9years: Contraindicated
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.
hepatic impairment.
hepatic impairment.
hyperadrenocorticism.
infections.
ocular herpes simplex.
ocular toxicities.
osteoporosis.
Repeat until you have inhaled the number of puffs as suggested by the doctor.Afterwards, rinse your mouth thoroughly with water and spit it out.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Budecort 200 Inhaler, 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.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Budecort 200 Inhaler ‘dampens down’ inflammation in the lungs to provide long-term (maintenance) treatment of asthma and prevent disease progression.
Budecort 200 Inhaler 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 200 Inhaler may get absorbed into the bloodstream after inhalation. Hence, serious side effects such or weight gain are unlikely.
Check the label for directions before use. Shake the inhaler. While you are breathing in from mouth, press down on the inhaler one time to release the medication and hold your breath for 10 seconds. Repeat until you have inhaled the number of puffs as suggested by the doctor.Afterwards, rinse your mouth thoroughly with water and spit it out.
Q. Does Budecort 200 Inhaler help with cough?
Budecort 200 Inhaler 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 200 Inhaler helps to reduce this irritation and swelling of the airways.
Q. Is Budecort 200 Inhaler safe?
Budecort 200 Inhaler 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 200 Inhaler raise blood sugar?
Yes, if you are taking Budecort 200 Inhaler orally, your blood sugar levels may increase. However, with Budecort 200 Inhaler 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 200 Inhaler cause bone loss?
Budecort 200 Inhaler being a steroid tends to decrease bone density, but this is usually seen in patients who take Budecort 200 Inhaler in high doses and for a very long time. Take Budecort 200 Inhaler as per the doctor’s advice to decrease the chances of developing decreased bone density.
Q. Is Budecort 200 Inhaler effective?
Budecort 200 Inhaler 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 200 Inhaler too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. Does Budecort 200 Inhaler weaken the immune system?
Budecort 200 Inhaler may weaken the immune system; however, it is more common in people who take Budecort 200 Inhaler orally (tablet or capsule). Whereas, with Budecort 200 Inhaler 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 200 Inhaler?
If you forget a dose of Budecort 200 Inhaler, 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.
