Budesonide
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Molecule Summary
| Uses | Asthma, croup |
| Therapy | Anti-Asthmatic |
| Side Effects | Cough, throat irritation, change of taste |
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Molecule Description
Budesonide is a medication used to help manage asthma symptoms, such as wheezing, breathlessness, and chest congestion. It is a type of steroid that reduces swelling and irritation in the lungs. This medicine is used in adults to control asthma and can also help prevent asthma attacks in children aged 1 to 8 years.
You should use Budesonide exactly as your doctor tells you. It is not intended for oral consumption or ingestion. Instead, it should be used with a device called a nebuliser. A nebuliser turns the medicine into a fine mist, allowing it to be easily inhaled into the lungs, where it works most effectively. This helps reduce inflammation and keeps asthma symptoms under control.
Always follow your doctor's advice when switching or starting any new inhaled medicine.
If you have ever had an allergic reaction to budesonide or any of its ingredients, you should not use Budesonide. It's important to let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. Additionally, please provide your complete medical history, particularly if you have a history of infections, tuberculosis, or any immune system disorders.
Make sure to inform your doctor about all the medicines, vitamins, or supplements you are taking, as some may interact with Budesonide. Using the medicine regularly even when you feel well, can help prevent asthma attacks and keep symptoms under control. If you have any questions or notice anything unusual while using Budesonide, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Uses
Budesonide is prescribed for ongoing asthma management. It is also used to treat croup, an upper airway infection causing breathing difficulties, in infants and children between 12 months and 8 years old.
Contraindications
When should one not use Budesonide
- If you are allergic to budesonide or any of the ingredients of Budesonide.
- If you are allergic to milk proteins
- Budesonide should not be used to treat Status asthmaticus, a severe form of asthma requiring emergency medical attention.
Side effects
Common side effects of this drug are:
- Cough
- Throat irritation
- Change of taste
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have or had a severe infection that affects mainly the lungs (pulmonary tuberculosis)
- You have difficulty breathing or a severe asthma problem.
- You are suffering from liver disease, as it may lead to increased levels of budesonide in your blood. Such patients need to be checked at regular intervals.
- You experience allergic reactions, such as rashes, an urge to scratch, or swelling.
- You are experiencing any visual disturbance, your doctor may refer you to an eye specialist for evaluation of possible causes, which may include cataracts, high pressure inside the eye (glaucoma)
- You develop an oral fungal infection and an increase in wheezing.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
- Budesonide works by inhibiting the action of allergic and inflammatory mediators, which can trigger asthma symptoms.
- When budesonide is inhaled via a nebuliser, it penetrates directly into the inner lining of the airways. It decreases the symptoms such as shortness of breath, wheezing and chest discomfort and facilitates breathing.
Interactions
Interactions with food items
Budesonide is used by inhalation through a nebuliser. Use it exactly as directed by your doctor.
Dosage
Overdose
There is a very low chance of overdose. However, if you feel any kind of oral infection or adverse effects, consult your doctor quickly.
Missed a Dose
- If you missed any dose of Budesonide take it as soon as you remember
- If it's time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule
- Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one
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References:
- MedlinePlus. Budesonide: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. 2025 [cited 9th Jun 2026]
- National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). Budesonide: NCBI; 2025 [cited 9th Jun 2026]
- Drugs.com. Budesonide [Internet]. 2025 [cited 9th Jun 2026]
- PubChem. Budesonide. PubChem, U.S. National Library of Medicine. 2025 [cited 9th Jun 2026]
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