Budesonide Inhalers Pharmacology

Budesonide Inhalers

About Budesonide Inhalers
Inhaled glucocorticoid (Oral), Antiasthmatic, anti-inflammatory.
Mechanism of Action of Budesonide Inhalers
This corticosteroids act inside the body`s cells to decrease the release of certain chemicals (mast cells, eosinophils, neutrophils, macrophages, and lymphocytes, histamine, eicosanoids, leukotrienes, and cytokines) that are involved in the immune system, and which initiate an inflammatory reaction. Thus it reduces inflammation. In asthma, the airways tighten due to inflammation and can also be blocked by mucus. This makes it difficult for air to get into and out of the lungs. By preventing the inflammation and excess mucus formation, budesonide helps prevent asthma
Pharmacokinets of Budesonide Inhalers
Absorption- Poorly absorbed after inhalation
Distribution- Widely distributed in the body. 88% bound to the plasma proteins.
Metabolism - Rapidly and extensively metabolized in the liver to its metabolites.
Excretion- Excreted through urine and feces
Onset of Action for Budesonide Inhalers
24 hrs
Duration of Action for Budesonide Inhalers
N/A
Half Life of Budesonide Inhalers
N/A
Side Effects of Budesonide Inhalers
1. Dry or irritated mouth or throat
2. Cough
3. Painful speech
4. Dizziness
5. Difficulty falling asleep
6. Neck pain
7. Stomach pain
8. Vision problems
9. White spots or sores in your mouth
10. Swollen face, lower legs, or ankles
11. Cold or infection that lasts a long time
12. Muscle weakness
13. Increased difficulty in breathing
14. Skin rash
15. Unusual bleeding or bruising
16. Fever
17. Pain during urination
18. Muscle aches
Contra-indications of Budesonide Inhalers
1. Hypersensitivity to the drug.
2. Active tuberculosis infection of the lungs
Special Precautions while taking Budesonide Inhalers
1. Fungal or viral infections of the airways.
2. Inactive or dormant tuberculosis infection of the lungs
Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution.
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution.
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution.
Children Related Information
Use with caution.
Indications for Budesonide Inhalers
Asthma.
Interactions for Budesonide Inhalers
N/A
Typical Dosage for Budesonide Inhalers
Intranasal-
Adults and children (>6yrs)-
256mcg/day. 2 sprays in each nostril and evening or 4 sprays in the morning- Allergic rhinitis and non allergic rhinitis
Oral inhalation-
Adult-
Chronic asthma: 200-400 mcg two times daily
Children- Same as adult.
Schedule of Budesonide Inhalers
H
Storage Requirements for Budesonide Inhalers
Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Budesonide Inhalers
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Budesonide Inhalers
Give symptomatic and supportive treatment.

Home Delivery for Budesonide Inhalers in Your City

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However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for budesonide inhalers and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for budesonide inhalers may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take budesonide inhalers only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for budesonide inhalers before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for budesonide inhalers with the pharmacy.

Budesonide Inhalers is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for budesonide inhalers might be better known than budesonide inhalers itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have budesonide inhalers in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for budesonide inhalers.