Budecort 0.5mg Respules 5 x 2ml

• Budecort 0.5 mg Respules 2ml contains Budesonide 0.5mg used to prevent asthma symptoms like wheezing or shortness of breath and also swelling or inflammation in the lungs
• This asthma medicine is used for the prevention of an asthma attack and not for stopping the asthma attack as a reliever so you must carry an asthma inhaler for relief
• Chemical Class: Inhalational Corticosteroids
• Addictive drug: No
• Therapeutic Class: Respiratory
• Action Class: Inhalational Corticosteroids
• Schedule “H” prescription drug Caution: Not to be sold at a retail outlet without the prescription of a registered medical practitioner
• Store below 30°C. Do not freeze the respule and protect it from light
• Respules must be stored in a foil pouch at all times and once it is opened the respules should be used within a month

Treatment and prevention of Asthma

• Stay away from people with flu or cough during this treatment to avoid any type of infections
• It is unknown whether it is safe to consume alcohol while taking Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml medication, consult your doctor
• Do not take a double dose of this medication if you miss a dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular schedule as prescribed
• Budecort 0.5mg Respules & Ketoconazole: Life-threatening
• Budecort 0.5mg Respules & Aspirin: Serious
• Budecort 0.5mg Respules & Amphotericin B: Serious
• Budecort 0.5mg Respules & Nateglinide: Serious
   

Budecort 0.5mg may interact with the following medicines inform your doctor if you take the following
 

• Cardiac glycosides, Anti-fungals
• Antibiotics, Anti-epileptic medicines
• Anti-TB drugs, Antacids, Anti-HIV medicines
• Estrogens and Oral contraceptives

Budecort 0.5mg may not be safe to use during pregnancy as it may affect the baby but it is safe if properly prescribed only for breastfeeding mothers

• Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml reduces inflammation in the lungs to provide long-term 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 of the inhaler or nebulizer
• Only small amounts of Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml may get absorbed into the bloodstream after inhalation. Hence, serious side effects such as weight gain may not occur

• Throat irritation and difficulty in swallowing
• Fungal infection in the mouth and oropharynx

Consult a doctor regarding the use of Budecort 0.5mg Respules and Budesonide to get the lowest dose necessary for asthma treatment. Twist off the top and squeeze the medicine into a nebulizer from the respule and inhale to get the maximum effect and reduce asthma symptoms

Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml is a steroid that contains Budesonide 0.5mg

It prevents the release of chemical messengers by the cells in the lungs and breathing passages that cause swelling in the airways

This widens the airways and makes breathing easier

Q. Does Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml help relieve cough?
Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml helps relieve cough if it is due to asthma. Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml helps to reduce irritation and swelling of the airways that cause cough in children and adults


Q. Is Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml safe to use?
Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml is safe if properly prescribed by your doctor, do not skip any dose


Q. Does Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml increase blood sugar?
Yes, if you take Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml orally your blood sugar levels may increase but if it is inhaled rise in blood sugar level is very rare (high dosage)


Q. Does Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml cause bone loss?
Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml is a steroid and tends to decrease bone density if taken for a very long time, take as per the doctor’s advice to avoid a decrease in bone density


Q. Does Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml weaken the immune system?
Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml may weaken the immune system majorly in people who take it orally but if it is inhaled immune system weakens only if a high dosage of the medication is taken


Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml?
Take it as soon as possible but if it is time for your next dose skip the missed dose and follow your regular schedule as prescribed

• Inform your doctor if you have tuberculosis, infections in your mouth or lung tuberculosis, high blood pressure, diabetes, osteoporosis, peptic ulcers, glaucoma, cataracts, weak immune system, eczema, kidney or liver problems before taking Budecort 0.5mg
• If you use Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml for a long time it may cause weak bones (osteoporosis) and damage to your eyes (glaucoma or cataracts). Monitor your bone density and eye pressure by taking tests