Budesonid Easyhaler
Budesonid Easyhaler is an anti-inflammatory medicine used to prevent asthma symptoms in the lungs.
Form
inhalaatiojauhe
Strength
100 mikrog/annos
Active Ingredient
Budesonide
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
Usually 1-2 doses are inhaled morning and evening, or once daily in the evening, as instructed by your doctor.
Method
Inhale the powder into your lungs through the inhaler mouthpiece. Remember to rinse your mouth with water after each dose to prevent fungal infections.
Important
Do not exceed the dose prescribed by your doctor; your doctor will decide the right maximum dose for you.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Throat irritation
- •Difficulty swallowing
- •Cough
- •Fungal infection in the mouth or throat (thrush)
RARE
- •Anxiety
- •Depression
- •Cataracts
- •Blurred vision
- •Muscle cramps
- •Tremor
- •Changes in blood cortisol levels (too much or too little)
- •Adrenal gland problems
- •Rash
- •Itching
- •Bruising
- •Hoarse voice
- •Restlessness
- •Nervousness
- •Slowed growth in children
- •Behavior changes in children
- •Glaucoma (increased eye pressure)
- •Reduced bone mineral density (weak bones)
- •Sleep problems
- •Aggression
- •Increased motor activity (difficulty staying still), most often in children
- •Irritability, most often in children
Important Warnings
- This medicine does not stop an asthma attack that has already started; always carry a quick-acting rescue inhaler.
- Do not use if you are allergic to budesonide or lactose (which contains small amounts of milk protein).
- Talk to your doctor if you have lung tuberculosis, untreated bacterial, viral, or fungal infections in your mouth, airways, or lungs, or severe liver disease.
- Contact your doctor if you experience vision problems, such as blurred vision.
- Not recommended for children under 6 years of age.
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- Contact your doctor immediately if your asthma worsens (increased wheezing or shortness of breath, needing your rescue inhaler more often, or if it doesn't help as much as before).
- Stop using the medicine and seek immediate medical help if you have a severe allergic reaction (itching, rash, facial swelling, wheezing, or loss of consciousness).
- If your breathing gets worse right after taking a dose (increased wheezing or shortness of breath), stop using the medicine, use your quick-acting rescue inhaler, and seek immediate medical help.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. Consider possible systemic adverse effects with high doses. (updated 15.5.2023)