Generic for Pulmicort for Respiratory problems - Drug Information

Generic Name - Budesonide

Category - Anti-inflammatory drug

Indications

Respiratory problems.
Generic Pulmicort is indicated to treat Respiratory problems. Budesonide (generic Pulmicort) helps 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. Generic Pulmicort prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Generic for Pulmicort Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Pulmicort 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 Pulmicort 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 Pulmicort. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.

Allergy or
Asthma medications

Generic for Pulmicort Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericPulmicort
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Pulmicort for asthma ( If you have previously been taking oral steroids), is 400 to 800 milligrams twice a day. The maximum long-term dosage is 800 milligrams twice daily.

Generic for Pulmicort Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Pulmicort 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 Pulmicort.

Generic for Pulmicort and Pregnancy

It is recommended to discuss with your doctor the benefits and riks of Generic Pulmicort during pregnancy.

Generic for Pulmicort and Breastfeeding

Studies do not indicate whether Generic Pulmicort is excreted in breast milk. Hence, if you are or will be breast feeding while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor to discuss the risks to your baby.

Generic for Pulmicort and Pediatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Pulmicort in pediatric patients have not been established.

Generic for Pulmicort and Geriatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Pulmicort in Geriatric patients have not been established.

Note

The above information about Generic Pulmicort 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.