Budesonide inhalation aerosol
What does budesonide inhalation aerosol do?
BUDESONIDE (Pulmicort Turbuhaler(R)) is a corticosteroid for treating respiratory problems. It helps to reduce recurring symptoms of asthma, but it is not for rapid relief of asthma attacks.
What should my health care professional know before I use budesonide?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
• Cushing's syndrome
• infection such as herpes, or tuberculosis
• recent surgery or trauma
• an unusual or allergic reaction to budesonide, steroids, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
Budesonide is for inhalation through the mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Shake the canister well before use. Breathe out completely. Place the mouthpiece between the open lips, past the teeth. Close lips firmly around the mouthpiece. Press down on the canister one time while breathing in deeply and slowly. Remove the canister from the mouth. Hold your breath for a count of 10 and then breathe out slowly. If you are using more than one dose, wait a minute between inhalations, shake the inhaler again and repeat the above procedure. Gargle or rinse your mouth with water after the last dose; do not swallow the water. Clean the inhaler daily. Remove the canister and cap from the inhaler. Rinse the inhaler with warm water and dry thoroughly. Do not use more than the recommended dose.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children less than 6 years of age. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose and continue with your regular schedule, spacing doses evenly. Do not use double or extra doses.
What other medicines can interact with budesonide?
No interactions have been recorded. Do not use other inhalation aerosols at the same time as budesonide unless prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional.
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What side effects may I notice from using budesonide?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
• chest pain or tightness
• fever or chills
• skin rash and itching (hives)
• sore mouth, with cream or white curd-like patches in the mouth or throat
• troubled breathing or wheezing
• unusual swelling
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
• coughing, hoarseness
• dry mouth
• loss of taste, or unpleasant taste