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INTRODUCTION
BUNASE 0.5MG contains Budesonide which belongs to a group of medicines called corticosteroids. It works by reducing and preventing swelling and inflammation in lungs. Asthma is a condition in which airways narrow, swells and produces extra mucus and makes breathing difficult and trigger coughing, wheezing when breathe out and shortness of breath. This medicine is used to treat asthma and helps to prevent and control asthma symptoms and also used to treat croup in infants and children. It is an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid that exhibits potent glucocorticoid activity and weak mineralocorticoid activity.
Use this medicine as instructed by your doctor. The dose you take will depend on your age, other medications you are taking and whether you have any kidney or liver problems. Before using this BUNASE 0.5MG, tell your doctor if you have tuberculosis, infections, liver disease, pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor will prescribe dose depending on your child’s age and body weight. The common side effects are throat irritation, stuffy nose and respiratory infections.
USES OF BUNASE 0.5MG
- Treats asthma and helps to prevent and control asthma symptoms
HOW BUNASE 0.5MG WORKS
BUNASE 0.5MG is a corticosteroid that exhibits an anti-inflammatory action. It works by preventing the cells in the lungs and breathing passages from releasing chemical messengers that cause inflammation of the airways. This widens the airways and makes breathing easier.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Use this medicine according to the dose and frequency as advised by your doctor. It should be taken at regular intervals once or twice a day, as directed. Do not double the dose.
SIDE EFFECTS OF BUNASE 0.5MG
COMMON
- sore nose and throat
- stuffy and runny nose
- respiratory infections
- ear infections
RARE
- swelling of face particularly around your mouth, rash, itching, contact dermatitis, hives and bronchospasm
- allergic reaction
- sudden wheezing
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Sore nose and throat:
Drink warm liquid, caffeine free tea or warm water with honey. Gargle with saltwater. It warms and helps to soothe the throat.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
BUNASE 0.5MG should be used with caution in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.
BREASTFEEDING
BUNASE 0.5MG should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
This medicine has no or negligible influence on the ability to driving or using machines.
LIVER
BUNASE 0.5MG should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver function impairment or active liver diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.
ALLERGY
Do not use if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Budesonide.
OTHERS
Inform your doctor if you have,
- infections
- brittle bones
- elevated eyeball pressure (glaucoma) or grey cataract
- acute episodes of asthma
INTERACTIONS
Inform your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription or the following,
- ketoconazole or itraconazole (used to treat infection)
- clarithromycin, erythromycin
- ritonavir, cobicistat and nelfinivir
- prednisone
SYNOPSIS
| Drug | : | Budesonide |
| Pharmacological Category | : | Corticosteroid, Inhalant (Oral) |
| Therapeutic Indication | : | Asthma |
| Dosage Forms | : | Tablet, Capsule, Inhaler, Nasal spray |
MORE INFORMATION
Keep out of reach of children and do not store above 30°C.
FAQs ABOUT BUNASE 0.5MG
Is BUNASE 0.5MG safe?
It is safe if used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
How BUNASE 0.5MG works?
It works by reducing and preventing swelling and inflammation in lungs.
Can BUNASE 0.5MG be given in children?
Yes it can be given to children. It is used to treat croup in infants and children.
REFERENCES
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2. KD Tripathi MD. Respiratory system drugs: Drugs for Cough and Bronchial Asthma. Essentials of Medical Pharmacology 7th ed. New Delhi, May 2013. Page – 231.
3. Stanley J. Szefler, MD, Howard Eigen, MD. Budesonide inhalation suspension: A nebulized corticosteroid for persistent asthma. The journal of allergy and clinical immunology; April 2002, Vol 109, Issue 4. [Accessed Nov 5, 2020] https://www.jacionline.org/action/showPdf?pii=S0091-6749%2802%2909377-6
4. Kei Asai, Kikuno Murayama, Satoru Doi, and Makoto Kameda. Dry Powder and Budesonide Inhalation Suspension Deposition Rates in Asthmatic Airway-Obstruction Regions: Journal of drug delivery. Nov 18, 2019 [Accessed on Nov 5, 2020] https://www.hindawi.com/journals/jdd/2019/3921426/
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USEFUL DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
- Absolute Eosinophil Count
- Complete Blood Count
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