Specification | |
US Brand Name | Pulmicort Respules |
Strength | 0.5mg / 2.5 ml |
Generic Name | Budesonide Salbutamol |
Manufacturer | Cipla |
Pharmaceutical Form | Respules |
BUDESAL
RESPULES - 0.5MG / 2.5 ML
BUDESAL RESPULES is a steroidal medicine that helps in
restricting release of some toxic and unwanted substances in the body. The
medicine is highly prescribed for preventing and curing asthma attacks. The
generic name of the medicine is Budesonide Salbutamol and it is sold by
different trade names.
How
it works?
It releases some chemicals in the body that prevents asthma. The
medicine is not used when the attack has already occurred. The medicines help
sin curing the root cause of the problem.
Important
information about Budesonide Salbutamol
Budesonide Salbutamol is FDA classified i.e. it is pregnancy
category B drug. This drug is safe for pregnant women and does not harm the
unborn baby. However, the medicine can pass on to the breast milk and can
surely harm the new born. It is expected that using this medication for 2 weeks
can have positive effect on the asthma condition. In case you feel that the
condition is not improved after two weeks, and then consults your doctor
immediately without further delay.
Dosage
information
Before starting with the dose, one should strictly follow
doctor's instructions. Altering the dose on your own can lead to sever after
effects. The medicine can have different effect on different body type, hence,
doctor prescribe medicine dose that it suited for your body type.
Strengths
available
The medicine is available in only one Strength 0.5mg / 2.5 ml.
Depending on the severity of the disease the dose is increased or decreased
considerably.
What
if you miss a dose?
Never miss out the dose of Budesonide Salbutamol, even if you do
then take the medicine immediately as you remember it. Never double the dose to
compensate the miss dose as it can be very harmful.
What
if you overdose?
Overdose of Budesonide Salbutamol does not have very serious
effect on the body. However, if the overdose is taken for a long duration of
time then due to excess intake of steroid problems like thinning skin,
menstrual problems,impotence, increased acne, easy bruising and loss of libido
can occur.
Things
to be taken care of
People who are taking this medicine should avoid coming in
contact with sick people, specially who are suffering from contagious diseases.
Side
Effects
Like other medicines, Budesonide Salbutamol also have some side
effects like dry throat, voice changes, runny nose, bad taste in mouth, nose
bleeding and so on. The biggest side effect is that this drug can lower the
immunity level to a considerable extent. If any of the side effect last longer
or become irresistible then consult the doctor immediately, instead of altering
the dose on your own.
Interaction
with other drugs
Missing with drug with other drugs can cause harmful effects.
Make your doctor aware of all the medicines you are currently taking. Never
start the medication on your own always takes doctors advice and never hides
anything from the doctor