Arrow Budesonide 0,25 or 0,5mg/ml Nebuliser suspension
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 13 July 2018
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Management of asthma and acute croup in children.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 0.5 to 1 mg twice daily; Children: 0.25 mg to 1 mg twice daily based on previous therapy.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 10-30 mins, Duration: 2-3 hours
Special Populations
- Children under 12 months
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Safety in pregnancy and lactation not established.
Key Drug Interactions
- CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole) increase exposure
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to budesonide
- Lung tuberculosis
- Fungal and viral infections
Common side effects
- Candida infection
- Hoarseness
- Coughing
- Cataract
- Vision blurred
Counselling Points
- Rinse mouth after use
- Wash face after nebuliser use
- Monitor for signs of adrenal insufficiency
Serious warnings
- Not for rapid relief of acute asthma episodes
- Monitor growth in children
- Risk of adrenal insufficiency
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