Budesonide: What is it and what is it used for?

What is budesonide?

Budesonide is a chemical present in generic and commercial drugs, which have anti-inflammatory and anti-immunosuppressive characteristics , acting more precisely on the airways of the lungs in the human body.

What is budesonide used for?

• Budesonide is part of the group of glucocorticoid substances (which reduce inflammatory and even allergic effects or symptoms), which has a direct mechanism of action by inhibiting the process of inflammatory cells that act directly on the lung, precisely in the pathways breathing during certain cases.
• It is used to treat:
  • Asma.
  • Chronic lung disease.
  • Allergic rhinitis.

Dosage and routes of administration of budesonide

Budesonide comes in numerous commercial presentations , such as inhalation suspension, nebulizer liquid, extended-release tablets, powder, and even aerosol, with the main route of administration being oral . The doses in the form of budesonide capsules are as follows:

• Adults: It is recommended to administer 1 tablet a day, especially in the morning with a duration of 8 weeks in treatment.

Note: In the pediatric population, budesonide in the form of inhalers or nebulizers is recommended.

What products contain budesonide?

Some of the medicines that contain budesonide are:

• Bentabud®
• Libonide®
• Miflonide®
• Pulmicort®

Bentabud®

• Bentabud® belongs to the line of medical products produced and distributed by Sandoz laboratories .
• Its presentation is in the form of drops or suspensions that are applied mainly in the nostrils .
• It is used to directly treat perennial rhinitis, allergic or seasonal rhinitis, as well as vasomotor rhinitis .

Libonide®

• Libonide® is a commercial drug, which is mainly manufactured and distributed by PiSA laboratories .
• It is sold in the presentation of bottles, with solutions used for nebulizers and can be administered effectively in children.
• It is recommended to treat asthma problems or attacks .

Miflonide®

• Miflonide® belongs to the line of glucocorticoid medical products from Novartis laboratories .
• It is commonly presented in the form of boxed capsules , and is also applicable to children over 6 years of age.
• It is prescribed for bronchial asthma, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and bronchitis .

Pulmicort®

• Pulmicort® is a commercial drug that belongs to the group of glucocorticoids from AstraZeneca laboratories .
• It is also presented in the form of sachets with solutions , which are used for nebulizers.
• It is recommended for the treatment of bronchial asthma and inflammation that occurs in the airways of the lung.

side effects of budesonide

Budesonide, like other drugs with glucocorticoid metabolites, brings a series of adverse effects which each patient must know and be previously warned about. Among these stand out:

• Irritation in the throat.
• Tos.
• Nervousness.
• Concern.

Important: If you experience such adverse effects with the administration of this drug, it is advisable to discontinue its use and see a doctor.

Contraindications and warnings of budesonide

Budesonide is not indicated for certain patients, so that commercial drugs containing it do not have a negative interaction with respect to the health of the subjects under treatment. Therefore, it is not recommended in these cases:

• Hypersensitivity to active metabolites.
• asthmatic status.
• Broncoespasmos.
• Bacterial infection.

Avoid it if you have:

• active herpes.
• Tuberculosis activa.
• Chicken pox.
• Measles.

Warnings:

• It is preferable to use drugs with budesonide under a doctor’s prescription.
• Keep the drug out of the reach of children.
• Keep the medicine sealed in dry places.
• To prevent product deterioration, store at room temperature.