Budesonide Teva
Budesonide Teva is a steroid medicine that helps reduce inflammation and swelling in the lungs, mainly used to treat asthma.
Form
sumutinsuspensio
Strength
0.5 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Budesonide
Manufacturer
Teva Pharma B.V.
How to Use
Dosage
The typical daily dose is 0.5-2 mg, usually divided into two doses.
Method
This medicine is inhaled using a nebulizer, which turns it into a fine mist for you to breathe in through a mouthpiece or face mask.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 8 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Soreness or irritation in the mouth (including oral thrush), throat irritation, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, cough.
COMMON
- •Pneumonia (lung infection) in patients with COPD (symptoms: fever, chills, increased mucus, changes in mucus color, increased cough, increased breathing difficulties).
RARE
- •Anxiety.
RARE
- •Depression.
RARE
- •Aggressiveness.
RARE
- •Hyperactivity.
RARE
- •Sleep problems.
RARE
- •Tremor.
RARE
- •Cataracts (clouding of the eye lens).
RARE
- •Blurred vision.
RARE
- •Muscle spasms (muscle cramps).
RARE
- •Skin reactions (such as itching, rash, bruising, inflammation, redness, or swelling of the skin).
RARE
- •Reduced growth in children and adolescents.
RARE
- •Hypersensitivity reactions (allergic reactions to the medicine) and bronchospasm (tightening of airway muscles, leading to wheezing).
RARE
- •Reduced adrenal gland function (symptoms: headache, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, stomach pain, loss of appetite).
RARE
- •Restlessness, nervousness, and irritability (more common in children).
RARE
- •Voice changes.
RARE
- •Reduced bone mineral density (bone thinning).
RARE
- •Glaucoma (increased eye pressure).
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to budesonide or any other ingredient.
- Tell your doctor if you have or have had tuberculosis, liver disease, or respiratory infections (fungal, viral, or other).
- Contact your doctor if you experience blurred vision or other vision problems.
- This medicine is not for sudden breathing difficulties; use your fast-acting inhaler for those.
- Stop using this medicine and contact your doctor immediately if you experience wheezing or shortness of breath right after taking it.
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- Rinse your mouth with water and spit it out after each dose to reduce the risk of oral thrush and hoarseness.
- If you use a face mask, wash your face immediately after each use to prevent skin irritation.
- Long-term use in children may slow down their growth, so regular check-ups with a doctor are important.
- Do not use more than your doctor prescribed, as very high doses over time can lead to serious side effects.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. Consider possible systemic adverse effects with high doses. (updated 15.5.2023)