Generic Name - Budesonide
Category - Anti-inflammatory drug.
Indications
Severe asthma, lung diseases
Budesonide is used to prevent wheezing, shortness of breath, and troubled breathing caused by severe asthma and other lung diseases. It belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids. Budesonide being a steroid, prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.
Generic for Budesonide Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Budesonide is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Budesonide should not be taken by patients who have any of the following ailment conditions.
Liver disease
tuberculosis
stomach ulcers
high blood pressure
Osteoporosis
glaucoma or cataracts
diabetes mellitus
diabetes or glaucoma
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Budesonide. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
Allergy or
Asthma medications
Generic for Budesonide Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericBudesonide
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Budesonide for Crohn's disease is 9 mg taken once daily in the morning for up to 8 weeks. For recurring episodes of active Crohn's Disease, a repeat 8-week course of Generic Budesonide can be given.
Generic for Budesonide Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Budesonide side Effects include bloody or black, tarry stools, confusion, excitement, restlessness, a false sense of well being, eye pain, decreased or blurred vision, fever, sore throat, sneezing, and cough.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Budesonide.
Generic for Budesonide and Pregnancy
Because Generic Budesonide is secreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when this drug is administered to a nursing woman. Breast feeding mothers should take the doctor's counsel before going for Generic Budesonide therapy.
Generic for Budesonide and Breastfeeding
Studies indicate use of Generic Budesonide by pregnant women is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. However, do not take Generic Budesonide without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
Generic for Budesonide and Pediatric
Generic Budesonide passes into breast milk. Hence, do not take Generic Budesonide without first talking to your doctor if you are breast feeding a baby.
Generic for Budesonide and Geriatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Budesonide in Geriatric patients have not been established.
Note
The above information about Generic Budesonide serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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