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Pulmicort Respules
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Pharmacy Editor: Charles Patrick Davis, MD, PhD
Pulmicort respules consist of corticosteroid (budesonide) inhailer for the maintenance treatment of asthma and as prophylactic therapy in children 12 months to 8 years of age. Pulmicort respules are available in the generic form termed budesonide. Common side effects are rhinitis, coughing, epistaxis, diarrhea and abdominal pain.
PULMICORT RESPULES (budesonide inhalation suspension) is available a sterile suspension for inhalation via jet nebulizer and is available in strengths of 0.25, 0.5, and 1 mg per 2 mL inside a respule ampule. Serious side effects include fungal infections (especially Candida spp), bacterial infections, severe allergic react ions, otitis media, endocrine disorders, growth disorders, eye disorders, depression and immune depression. This drug is not used for treatment of an acute asthma attack. Some researchers suggest the drug works no better than a placebo. Use in pregnancy should be done only if clearly needed. The drug and dosages are designed for use in the pediatric population ages 12 months to 8 years.
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Pulmicort Respules Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Maintenance Treatment of Asthma
PULMICORT RESPULES (budesonide inhalation suspension) is indicated for the maintenance treatment of asthma and as prophylactic therapy in children 12 months to 8 years of age.
Important Limitations of Use:
- PULMICORT RESPULES (budesonide inhalation suspension) is NOT indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm.
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Pulmicort Respules Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- weakness, tired feeling, nausea, vomiting, feeling like you might pass out;
- wheezing or breathing problems after using this medication;
- worsening respiratory symptoms;
- ear pain with fever;
- vision problems; or
- changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in your arms,...
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Pulmicort Respules Consumer Information: Uses
Budesonide is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works directly in the lungs to make breathing easier by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways.
This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work immediately and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed.
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