Budojet 0.5mg Respules (2ml)

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₹22.68

Packet of 2ml Respules

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Your doctor will tell you how often you need to use Budojet 0.5mg Respules. 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

Budojet works by inhibiting the action of allergic and infl. When budesonide is inhaled via nebuliser, it penetrates directly into the inner lining of the airways. It decreases the symptoms such as shortness of breath, wheezing and chest discomfort and facilitates breathing.

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 Budojet

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

Budojet 0.5mg Respules 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 Budojet 0.5mg Respules. Please consult your doctor.


Breast Feeding Related Information

Budojet 0.5mg Respules 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

For asthma maintenance treatment.

For the management of symptoms of seasonal allergies and perennial allergies, including allergic rhinitis.

For mild to moderate Crohn's disease involving the ileum and/or ascending colon.

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 Budojet 0.5mg Respules, 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

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

Budojet 0.5mg Respules 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 Budojet 0.5mg Respules 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 Budojet 0.5mg Respules help with cough?

Budojet 0.5mg Respules 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. Budojet 0.5mg Respules helps to reduce this irritation and swelling of the airways.

Q. Is Budojet 0.5mg Respules safe?

Budojet 0.5mg Respules 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 Budojet 0.5mg Respules raise blood sugar?

Yes, if you are taking Budojet 0.5mg Respules orally, your blood sugar levels may increase. However, with Budojet 0.5mg Respules 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 Budojet 0.5mg Respules cause bone loss?

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

Q. Is Budojet 0.5mg Respules effective?

Budojet 0.5mg Respules 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 Budojet 0.5mg Respules too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Q. Does Budojet 0.5mg Respules weaken the immune system?

Budojet 0.5mg Respules may weaken the immune system; however, it is more common in people who take Budojet 0.5mg Respules orally (tablet or capsule). Whereas, with Budojet 0.5mg Respules 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 Budojet 0.5mg Respules?

If you forget a dose of Budojet 0.5mg Respules, 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.