Budamate 200mcg Hfa Packet Of 120md Transhaler
Medical Description
Budamate 200 transhaler is a combination medicine used for the treatment and maintenance of respiratory conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It contains formoterol and budesonide as active ingredients.
Formoterol is a long-acting bronchodilator, while budesonide is an inhaled steroid medicine that acts by relaxing the airways muscle and reducing inflammation, thus easing breathing. This medicine is used when asthma cannot be adequately controlled by other short-acting medicine and inhaled steroids. Foracort 200 synchro breathe inhaler, Formonide 200 inhaler and Digihaler FB 200 inhaler are some other medications with formoterol and budesonide as active ingredients.
You should not increase the dose or stop the treatment on your own even if you feel better, as it can reduce the effectiveness or cause side effects of the treatment. Inform your doctor if you are already taking any other medicines for any other condition. Rinse your mouth after 15 mins of using this inhaler to maintain oral hygiene and prevent oral infections.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹354.56 |
You Save | ₹39.39 (10% on MRP) |
Contains | Formoterol Fumarate(6.0 Mcg) + Budesonide(200.0 Mcg) |
Uses | Asthma, COPD |
Side effects | Headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting |
Therapy | ANTI-ASTHMATIC |
Uses of BUDAMATE 200MCG HFA PACKET OF 120MD TRANSHALER
Contraindications of BUDAMATE 200MCG HFA PACKET OF 120MD TRANSHALER
- If you are allergic to budesonide, formoterol, or any components of Budamate 200 transhaler.
- If you are suffering from acute breathlessness as seen in a severe attack of asthma or COPD or cases of a collapsed airway.
Side effects of BUDAMATE 200MCG HFA PACKET OF 120MD TRANSHALER
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach discomfort
- Body pain
- Sore throat
- Hoarseness of voice
Precautions and Warnings of BUDAMATE 200MCG HFA PACKET OF 120MD TRANSHALER
Pregnancy
- There is limited information about the effects of the Budamate 200 transhaler on human pregnancy. Your doctor will prescribe you this medicine after assessing the need and if the benefits to the mother overweigh the risk to the foetus. Your doctor may prescribe you the lowest effective dose of the medicine to control asthma....
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or planning a pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have severe liver problems.
- You have diabetes or a lung infection.
- You have problems with your heart like high blood pressure, heart failure, etc.
- Your asthma condition is suddenly worsening.
- You have an overactive thyroid gland.
- You have a low blood potassium level.
- You feel that the treatment is ineffective.
- If you are on any medicines that suppress immunity; there is an increased chance of developing infections. Necessary vaccinations and care should be taken to avoid this.
- Orally inhaled steroidal medicines may cause growth retardation in children. Hence, growth monitoring is recommended.
- Keep taking this medicine as prescribed, even if your symptoms go away. Your doctor will reduce your dose when required.
- Abruptly stopping the medicine can be dangerous and should be strictly avoided.
Directions for Use of BUDAMATE 200MCG HFA PACKET OF 120MD TRANSHALER
- Learn the proper technique of using this inhaler from your doctor, if possible use it in front of them for the first time so that they may check.
- The medicine is packed in the inhaler and you need to puff it through your mouth deep into your airways.
- There is a counter which subtracts 1 after each puff so that you may keep a track of your remaining dose. Never use your inhaler once the counter shows 000, it's time to dispose of and start with a new inhaler....
Storage and disposal of BUDAMATE 200MCG HFA PACKET OF 120MD TRANSHALER
Quick Tips of BUDAMATE 200MCG HFA PACKET OF 120MD TRANSHALER
- Indication: Budamate 200 Transhaler is used for asthma and moderate to severe COPD in adults and children above 6 years with frequent symptoms and a history of exacerbations.
- Ingredients: Budamate 200 Transhaler contains Budesonide (anti-inflammatory) and Formoterol (bronchodilator) to ease breathing difficulties and reduce inflammation in the lungs.
- Respiratory Tests: Before using, your doctor may recommend respiratory tests to assess the severity of your respiratory condition and lung function.
- Allergy Alert: Do not use if allergic to any ingredients in Budamate 200 Transhaler.
- Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: Generally not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, unless necessary and prescribed by a doctor.
- Medical History: Inform your doctor about heart problems, increased blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid issues, liver problems, immune disorders, eye conditions, and infections.
- Age Limit: Not suitable for children below 6 years of age.
- Common Side Effects: Possible side effects in adults may include muscle pain, sleep difficulties, palpitations, increased heart rate, high blood sugar, and low potassium levels. Consult your doctor if symptoms worsen or persist....
Dosage of BUDAMATE 200MCG HFA PACKET OF 120MD TRANSHALER
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of BUDAMATE 200MCG HFA PACKET OF 120MD TRANSHALER
How Does It Work?
- Budesonide is a corticosteroid medicine, which on inhalation reduces inflammation in the airways in a dose-dependent manner, thus reduces the chances of worsening asthma.
- Formoterol acts on the muscles in the airway tract. In the presence of inflammation (like in asthma), these muscles lead to constriction of the airway and causing breathlessness.
- Formoterol relaxes these muscles, facilitating the opening of the airway and thus relieving breathlessness.
Interactions of BUDAMATE 200MCG HFA PACKET OF 120MD TRANSHALER
Interactions with other medicines
- Concomitant use of Budamate 200 transhaler along with medicines such as Ketoconazole (anti-fungal medicine), Ritonavir (used in HIV infection) and Clarithromycin (antibiotic) should be avoided as it may alter the effects of this medicine....
- Effects of this medicine can be weakened by some medicines used to control blood pressure or treat heart-related illnesses like Propranolol, Atenolol and others belonging to the same class.
- Concomitant treatment with Quinidine, Disopyramide, Procainamide, Phenothiazines, Antihistamines (like Terfenadine), medicines used in psychiatric illness like Isocarboxazid, Doxepin can lead to increased chances of developing disorders related to the heart rhythm....
- You may be at an increased risk of experiencing cardiac side effects when taking L-Dopa (used in Parkinson’s diseases), L-thyroxine (thyroid hormone) along with this medicine.
- Medicines like Procarbazine (anti-cancer) can lead to a rise in blood pressure if used simultaneously with this medicine. It is important to inform your anaesthetist about your asthma medications to avoiding interactions of this medicine with some anaesthetic agents (like Diazepam, Amobarbital)....
- Low potassium levels caused due to this medicine may lead to increased chances of heart disorders if you are taking Digitalis (used for heart failure). Also, water-pills except the potassium-sparing ones lead to lowering of potassium in body and caution is advised if you are taking these along with this medicine....
Content Details
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Is Budamate 200 transhaler a steroid?
Q: Is Budamate safe during pregnancy?
Q: Is Budamate transhaler a reliever or controller?
Q: Can I smoke if I have been prescribed Budamate 200 transhaler?
Q: When should I take Budamate inhaler?
Q: Budamate 200 vs Foracort 200, which is better?
Q: Can I stop taking Budamate 200 transhaler when my symptoms are relieved?
Q: Will Budamate 200 transhaler be more effective if taken in more than recommended dose?
References
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- Symbicort Turbohaler 200/6 Inhalation powder - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 5 May 2022]
- Symbicort Turbohaler 200/6 Inhalation powder - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 5 May 2022]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2021 [cited 5 May 2022]
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