Contents
- 1 What is Budesonide?
- 2 Uses
- 3 What conditions does Budesonide EC treat?
- 4 What Happens if I Miss a Dose?
- 5 What Happens if I Overdose?
- 6 What Should I Avoid While Taking Budesonide?
- 7 Budesonide Side Effects
- 8 Precautions
- 9 What Should I Know Regarding Pregnancy, Nursing and Administering Budesonide EC to Children or The Elderly?
- 10 Interactions
What is Budesonide?

Budesonide is a steroid that lowers inflammation in the body.
Budesonide is used to deal with moderate to moderate Crohn’s illness.
Budesonide could additionally be made use of for functions not listed in this medication guide.
Uses

What Happens if I Miss a Dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Avoid the missed out on dose if it is virtually time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take added medication to earn up the missed out on dose.
What Happens if I Overdose?

If a person has actually overdosed and has serious signs such as passing out or problem breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a toxin control center right now. US residents could call their regional toxin control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada locals could call a rural toxin control center.
Notes
Do not share this medication with others.
If this medication is made use of for a prolonged time, research laboratory and/or clinical examinations (such as blood matter, bone thickness tests, eye examinations, height/weight dimensions) need to be executed frequently to look for negative effects. Consult your doctor for even more details.
This medicine may cause bone troubles (osteoporosis). Lifestyle changes that may help reduce the threat of bone issues while taking this drug for an extensive time include doing weight-bearing workout, obtaining adequate calcium as well as vitamin D, stopping cigarette smoking, and restricting alcohol. Talk about with your medical professional way of living adjustments that may profit you.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, take it as quickly as you keep in mind. If it is near the time of the next dosage, miss themissed dosage and resume your usual dosing routine. Do not double the dose to capture up.
Storage
Shop at area temperature level far from light and dampness. Do not shop in the shower room. Maintain all medicines far from children and family pets.
Do not flush drugs down the bathroom or put them into a drainpipe unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this item when it is run out or not required. Consult your pharmacologist or neighborhood waste disposal company.Information last revised July 2016. Copyright( c) 2016 First Databank, Inc
What Should I Avoid While Taking Budesonide?

Grapefruit and also grapefruit juice might interact with budesonide and also cause possibly hazardous impacts. Avoid the use of grapefruit products while taking budesonide.
Prevent being near people that are sick or have infections. Call your medical professional for precautionary therapy if you are revealed to hen pox or measles. These problems could be severe or even fatal in individuals who are utilizing budesonide.
Budesonide Side Effects
Precautions

Before taking budesonide, tell your doctor if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: eye disease (such as cataracts, glaucoma), high blood pressure, liverdisease, thyroid problems, diabetes, stomach/intestinal problems (such as diverticulitis, ulcer), brittle bones (osteoporosis), current/past infections (such as tuberculosis, positive tuberculosis test, herpes, fungal), bleeding problems, mental/mood conditions (such as psychosis, anxiety, depression).
Using corticosteroid medications for a long time can make it more difficult for your body to respond to physical stress. Therefore, before having surgery or emergency treatment, or if you get a serious illness/injury, tell your doctor or dentist that you are using this medication or have used this medication within the past 12 months. Tell your doctor right away if you develop unusual/extreme tiredness or weight loss. If you will be using this medication for a long time, carry a warning card or medical ID bracelet that identifies your use of this medication.
Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).
Daily use of alcohol while using this medicine may increase your risk for stomachbleeding. Limit alcoholic beverages. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
This medication may mask signs of infection. It can make you more likely to get infections or may worsen any current infections. Therefore, wash your hands well to prevent the spread of infection. Avoid contact with people who have infections that may spread to others (such as chickenpox, measles, flu). Consult your doctor if you have been exposed to an infection or for more details.
Budesonide may cause vaccines not to work as well. Therefore, do not have any immunizations/vaccinations while using this medication without the consent of your doctor. Avoid contact with people who have recently received live vaccines (such as flu vaccine inhaled through the nose).
This medication may slow down a child’s growth if used for a long time. Consult the doctor or pharmacist for more details. See the doctor regularly so your child’s heightand growth can be checked.
During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Babies born to mothers who have used corticosteroids for a long time may develop hormone problems. Tell your doctor right away if you notice symptoms such as persistent nausea/vomiting, severe diarrhea, or weakness in your newborn.
This medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
What Should I Know Regarding Pregnancy, Nursing and Administering Budesonide EC to Children or The Elderly?

If you are:
Pregnant:
FDB Only When Necessary: INSUFF HUMAN DATA AVAIL; ANIMAL DATA SUG DEV TOX; CONSIDER MATERNAL BENEFIT
Nursing:
Precaution: REPORTED AMOUNT IN BREASTMILK < 1% OF MATERNAL DOSE W/ INHALATION.
An Adult Over 60:
management or monitoring precaution: Cardiovascular-Caution in chronic heart failure patients due to sodium and water retention with glucocorticoid use. Endocrine-May cause hyperglycemia or worsen glucose control in diabetics. Longer term use may cause osteopenia or osteoporosis. Neuro/Psych-Avoid in older adults with or at high risk of delirium because of inducing or worsening delirium.
Giving Budesonide EC to a Child Under 12:
Severe Precaution: Lower dose and shorter duration of therapy may minimize growth rate reduction. No safety and efficacy established age < 8 years.
management or monitoring precaution: Lower dose and shorter duration of therapy may minimize growth rate reduction.
Interactions
