What is Budesonide Oral Inhalation?
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Brand Name
Pulmicor
Other Names
What is Budesonide Oral Inhalation?
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
How
Keep the inhaler clean and dry at all times. Do not bite or chew the mouthpiece. Do not use Pulmicort Turbuhaler with a spacer.Turn the protective cover and lift it off.The first time you use a new budesonide inhaler you must prime it. To do this, hold the inhaler upright (with mouthpiece up), then twist the brown grip fully to the right as far as it will go, then back again fully to the left. You will hear a click. Repeat. The unit is now primed and ready to load the first dose. You do not have to prime the inhaler again after this, even if you do not use it for a long time.Holding the inhaler upright, load the first dose by turning the grip fully to the right and fully to the left until it clicks.Turn your head away from the inhaler and breathe out. Do not blow or exhale into the inhaler. Do not shake the inhaler after loading it.Hold the inhaler in the upright (mouthpiece up) or horizontal position. Place the mouthpiece between your lips well into your mouth, past your front teeth. Tilt your head slightly back. Close your lips tightly around the mouthpiece and inhale deeply and forcefully. Be sure that the mist goes into your throat and is not blocked by your teeth or tongue. Adults giving the treatment to young children may hold the child's nose closed to be sure that the medication goes into the child's throat.Remove the inhaler from your mouth and hold your breath for about 10 seconds. Do not exhale through the inhaler.If you take two puffs (inhalations), wait 2 minutes before taking the second puff.For the next puff and all other puffs, you do not have to prime the inhaler. However, it must be loaded in the upright position right before its use. Turn the grip fully to the right and then fully to the left until it clicks.Replace the protective cap on the inhaler. After each treatment, rinse your mouth with water, but do not swallow the water.
Side Effects
dry or irritated mouth or throatcoughdifficult or painful speechdizzinessdifficulty falling asleep or staying asleepneck painstomach painvision problemswhite spots or sores in your mouthswollen face, lower legs, or anklescold or infection that lasts a long timemuscle weaknessincreased difficulty in breathingskin rashunusual bleeding or bruisingfeversore throatpain during urinationmuscle achesjoint or muscle painincreased difficulty in breathingtirednesshttp://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html
Precautions
Before using budesonide inhalation powder,tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to budesonide or any other drugs.tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially arthritis medications; aspirin; cimetidine (Tagamet); digoxin (Lanoxin); diuretics ('water pills'); estrogen (Premarin); ketoconazole (Nizoral); oral contraceptives (birth control pills); oral corticosteroids; phenobarbital (Donnatal, others); phenytoin (Dilantin); rifampin (Rifadin); theophylline (Theo-Dur); and vitamins or herbal products.if you have a fungal infection (other than on your skin), or any other type of infection, do not use budesonide without talking to your doctor.tell your doctor if you have or have ever had diabetes; thyroid problems; high blood pressure; mental illness; myasthenia gravis; osteoporosis; herpes eye infection; seizures; tuberculosis; ulcers; or liver, kidney, intestinal, or heart disease.tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using budesonide, call your doctor.if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking budesonide.avoid exposure to chicken pox and measles. If you are exposed to them while using budesonide, call your doctor. Do not have a vaccination or other immunization unless directed to by your doctor.
What If I Forget
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Storage
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
Dietary Restrictions
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.
Miscellaneous
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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