Budesonide Inhaler

Uses of Budesonide Inhaler

Inhaled Budesonide is commonly used to treat Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis by orally, asthma, nasal polyp and allergic rhinitis through the inhaler

How Budesonide Inhaler Works

Budesonide is a corticosteroid. It works by impeding or controlling inflammation through regulation of the rate of protein synthesis and prohibition of the migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes and fibroblasts. It also reduces capillary permeability and stabilizes lysozyme.

Side Effects of Budesonide Inhaler

Mild sore throat, Coughing, Hoarse voice, Oral Thrush (Fungal Infection in the mouth),

Warnings

Kidney Use With Care

Budesonide Inhaler should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment, dose adjustment must be exercised.

Alcohol Not Advisable

Budesonide Inhaler is is not advise to be used with Alcohol as it may cause dizziness.

Pregnancy Not Safe

Animal studies have shown that Budesonide Inhaler is harmful at high exposures. However, there is no data on the usage of Budesonide Inhaler in pregnancy and its adverse effects or risks to the fetus. It should only be used if the benefits outweigh the risk.

Driving Generally Safe

Budesonide Inhaler usually does not affect the ability to drive.

Liver Limited Data

It should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Higher exposure of cortocosteriod side effect with reduced liver function.

Lactation Limited Data

Although Budesonide Inhaler is excreted in breast milk, however, at therapeutic doses of Budesonide Inhaler has no effects on the suckling child are anticipated. Budesonide Inhaler can be used during breast feeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Written by , MD (Universiti Hasanuddin, Indonesia)

Reviewed by Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli, MD, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).