PowderClinical Overview
Budesonide Inhalation / Nebuliser Suspension (100mcg, 200mcg MDI; 400mcg Rotacaps; 1mg/2ml Respules) is a potent inhaled glucocorticoid on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It diffuses into airway epithelial cells, binding to cytoplasmic glucocorticoid receptors to inhibit multiple pro-inflammatory transcription factors (NF-kB, AP-1), dramatically reducing recruitment of eosinophils, T-lymphocytes, and mast cells while downregulating inflammatory cytokines. Undergoes reversible intracellular esterification with fatty acids, creating a prolonged mucosal depot. Indicated for maintenance treatment of bronchial asthma, croup (laryngotracheobronchitis in infants/children), and severe COPD.
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Usage Guidelines
Inhaler/Rotacap: Inhale 1 to 2 puffs/capsules twice daily with a full mouth rinse and spit out afterward. Respules: Administer via a jet nebulizer (with face mask or mouthpiece) over 10 to 15 minutes; wash face after mask nebulization to prevent facial dermatitis. Not compatible with ultrasonic nebulizers.
General Administration Advice: Adhere strictly to the prescribed dosage, frequency, and treatment course. For oral medications, swallow with sufficient water. Never stop antibiotics, psychiatric medications, or antihypertensives abruptly without clinical direction.
Possible Side Effects
Common: Oropharyngeal candidiasis, hoarseness, cough, throat irritation. Rare/Severe: Paradoxical bronchospasm, adrenal suppression (very high chronic doses), and growth deceleration in pediatric patients (typically 1 cm in year 1, non-progressive).
*Note: Individual physiological responses vary. While many patients experience few or no side effects, notify your treating physician if adverse reactions persist or if hypersensitivity (angioedema, skin rash, dyspnea) occurs.
Precautions & Warnings
Rinse mouth thoroughly with water and spit out after every inhalation. Wash face after mask nebulization. Not a fast-acting bronchodilator; do NOT rely upon for acute relief of sudden bronchospasm. Monitor growth in children on chronic therapy.
Medical Disclaimer: Statutory Clinical Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational and price-transparency purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, pulmonological diagnosis, or respiratory management recommendations. Inhalation therapies and allergy medications should be used strictly under the guidance of a qualified pulmonologist or registered medical practitioner.
Budesonide Nebuliser Suspension 1mg per 2ml
Budesonide Inhalation / Nebuliser Suspension (100mcg, 200mcg MDI; 400mcg Rotacaps; 1mg/2ml Respules) is a potent inhaled glucocorticoid on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It diffuses into airway epithelial cells, binding to cytoplasmic glucocorticoid receptors to inhibit multiple pro-inflammatory transcription factors (NF-kB, AP-1), dramatically reducing recruitment of eosinophils, T-lymphocytes, and mast cells while downregulating inflammatory cytokines. Undergoes reversible intracellular esterification with fatty acids, creating a prolonged mucosal depot. Indicated for maintenance treatment of bronchial asthma, croup (laryngotracheobronchitis in infants/children), and severe COPD.
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Budesonide Inhalation / Nebuliser Suspension (100mcg, 200mcg MDI; 400mcg Rotacaps; 1mg/2ml Respules) is a potent inhaled glucocorticoid on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It diffuses into airway epithelial cells, binding to cytoplasmic glucocorticoid receptors to inhibit multiple pro-inflammatory transcription factors (NF-kB, AP-1), dramatically reducing recruitment of eosinophils, T-lymphocytes, and mast cells while downregulating inflammatory cytokines. Undergoes reversible intracellular esterification with fatty acids, creating a prolonged mucosal depot. Indicated for maintenance treatment of bronchial asthma, croup (laryngotracheobronchitis in infants/children), and severe COPD.
Budesonide Inhalation 200mcg
Budesonide Inhalation / Nebuliser Suspension (100mcg, 200mcg MDI; 400mcg Rotacaps; 1mg/2ml Respules) is a potent inhaled glucocorticoid on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It diffuses into airway epithelial cells, binding to cytoplasmic glucocorticoid receptors to inhibit multiple pro-inflammatory transcription factors (NF-kB, AP-1), dramatically reducing recruitment of eosinophils, T-lymphocytes, and mast cells while downregulating inflammatory cytokines. Undergoes reversible intracellular esterification with fatty acids, creating a prolonged mucosal depot. Indicated for maintenance treatment of bronchial asthma, croup (laryngotracheobronchitis in infants/children), and severe COPD.
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