Drug Name

Pulmicort Inhaler (Budesonide)

Drug Uses

Pulmicort is used for preventing asthma symptoms. It may as well as be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

How Taken

Take Pulmicort as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
An extra patient leaflet is available with Pulmicort. Talk to your pharmacist incase you possess questions about this information.
Inhale Pulmicort through the mouth.
You will need to prime a recent inhaler before you take it for the earliest time. Twist the inhaler cover as well as lift it off. Hold the unit upright (mouthpiece on top) as well as turn the grip fully in one direction, then fully in the other direction until it clicks. It does not matter which way you turn it earliest. Repeat. Do not reprime the inhaler. You will only need to prime the inhaler once, even incase you do not take it for a extended period of time. The inhaler is now prepared for take.
To take a dose, twist the inhaler cover as well as lift it off. Hold the unit upright (mouthpiece on top) as well as turn the grip fully in one direction, then fully in the other direction until it clicks. It does not matter which way you turn it earliest. Do NOT shake the inhaler. Turn your head away from the inhaler as well as breathe out fully. Place the mouthpiece between your lips as well as inhale forcefully as well as deeply. You may not feel the medicine. Remove the inhaler from your mouth as well as breathe out. Do NOT breathe out through the inhaler. Do not bite or bite the mouthpiece.
If more than 1 inhalation is needed to total your dose, repeat the previous steps.
Replace the mouthpiece cover after each take.
Rinse your mouth with water after each take to help halt mouth or throat infections. Do not swallow the rinse water. Spit it out.
Do not take Pulmicort with a spacer.
Keep the inhaler uncluttered as well as moistureless at all times.
Pulmicort has a dose counter located just below the mouthpiece to help you to keep track of how many doses are west in your inhaler. The dose counter will count down every time a dose is loaded; but, it is unlikely that you will see the dose counter move with each dose. You will be capable to see that it is moving after intervals of about 5 doses. Do not take this inhaler after the number "0" on the red background has reached the middle of the dose counter window. It may no longer give the correct amount of medicine with each dose.
Continue to take Pulmicort even incase you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
Use Pulmicort on a normal schedule to get the most benefit from it.

Drug Class as well as Mechanism

Pulmicort is an inhaled corticosteroid. It works by decreasing irritation as well as swelling in the airways, which helps to control or halt asthma symptoms.

Missed Dose

Incase you miss a dose of Pulmicort, take it as soon as likely. Incase it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose as well as go back to your normal dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Storage

Always replace the cover. Store inhaler at room temperature between 59 as well as 86 degrees F (15 as well as 30 degrees C) in a moistureless place away from moisture.

Warnings/Precautions

Some health examination conditions may work with Pulmicort. Tell your doctor or pharmacist incase you possess any health examination conditions, especially incase any of the following apply to you:

• incase you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• incase you are using any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• incase you possess allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances (eg, milk protein)
• incase you possess increased pressure in the eye; glaucoma; cataracts; a herpes infection of the eye; a bacterial, fungal, or parasitic infection; a viral infection (eg, chickenpox, shingles); diarrhea; measles; tuberculosis; or osteoporosis
• incase you possess had a positive tuberculosis skin test or possess recently been vaccinated

Some MEDICINES MAY WORK with Pulmicort. Tell your health care provider incase you are using any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Hormonal contraceptives (eg, birth control pills, patches, implants), imidazole antifungals (eg, ketoconazole, itraconazole), or macrolide antibiotics (eg, erythromycin, clarithromycin) because they may increase the risk of Pulmicort's side effects
• Barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital), carbamazepine, hydantoins (eg, phenytoin), or rifampin because they may decrease Pulmicort's effectiveness
• Live vaccines or ritodrine because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Pulmicort

Likely Side Effects

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people possess no, or minor side effects. Check with your doctor incase any of these most ORDINARY side effects persist or become bothersome:

• Nasal congestion; throat irritation.

Seek health examination attention fair away incase any of these VERY BAD side effects occur:

• Very bad allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); depression; ear pain or discharge; mental or mood changes; recent or worsening asthma symptoms (eg, increased wheezing); very bad or persistent diarrhea or stomach pain; shortness of breath after using Pulmicort Flexhaler Powder; signs of infection (eg, fever, chills, or sore throat); vision changes; pale patches in the mouth or throat.

More Information

Each inhaler contains about 200 doses. When a red mark appears in the window under the mouthpiece, there are only 20 doses west. The inhaler is empty when the red mark reaches the lower edge of the window. Once empty, discard the inhaler as it cannot be refilled. Laboratory and/or health examination tests (e.g., morning cortisol levels) may be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details. Do not share this medication with others. Inform all your doctors you take (or possess used) this medication.