Pulmicort Turbuhaler
Pulmicort Turbuhaler is an inhaled medicine that reduces and prevents inflammation in the lungs to treat asthma, but it does not give immediate relief for an acute asthma attack.
Form
inhalaatiojauhe
Strength
100 mikrog/annos
Active Ingredient
Budesonide
Manufacturer
AstraZeneca Oy
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will tell you your correct dose.
Method
Breathe the medicine in through the mouthpiece. Rinse your mouth with water after each use to help prevent fungal infections.
Important
Do not change your dose without your doctor's permission; always follow your doctor's instructions.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Mild throat irritation
- •Cough
- •Fungal infection in the mouth and throat
- •Pneumonia (in COPD patients), with symptoms such as fever, chills, increased mucus, changes in mucus color, increased cough, or increased difficulty breathing
RARE
- •Cataract
- •Blurred vision
- •Muscle cramps
- •Tremor
- •Anxiety
- •Depression
- •Bruising
- •Hypersensitivity (including rash)
- •Restlessness, nervousness, behavioral problems (especially in children)
- •Tightening of airways caused by inhaled medicine
- •Severe allergic reactions
- •Voice problems or hoarseness
- •Effects from the medicine affecting the whole body (e.g., adrenal gland problems, slowed growth in children)
- •Sleep problems, increased activity, aggression
- •Glaucoma (high pressure in the eye)
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to budesonide.
- Tell your doctor if you have had unusual reactions to budesonide or other medicines before.
- Tell your doctor if you have recently had an infection.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver disease.
- Tell your doctor if you have or have had lung tuberculosis.
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- Tell your doctor if you have a fungal or viral infection in your airways.
- Contact your doctor if you experience blurred vision or other vision problems.
- The doctor will regularly check the growth of children using this medicine long-term.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. Consider possible systemic adverse effects with high doses. (updated 15.5.2023)