Pressido 200 200 mg Metered Dose Inhaler
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Prophylaxis of asthma symptoms.
Dosage (summary)
Initial: 400 u03bcg daily; max: 1600 u03bcg.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 20 mins, Duration: Not specified
Special Populations
- Paediatric population
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Safety not established in pregnancy and lactation.
Key Drug Interactions
- CYP3A4 inhibitors
- Itraconazole
- Ketoconazole
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to budesonide
- Active pulmonary tuberculosis
- Untreated airway infections
Common side effects
- Oropharyngeal candidiasis
- Paradoxical bronchospasm
- Cough
- Hoarseness
Counselling Points
- Rinse mouth after use
- Do not stop abruptly
- Use bronchodilators before inhalation
Serious warnings
- Adrenal suppression
- Pneumonia in COPD patients
- Visual disturbances
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