budesonide (oral inhalation)

DRUG INTERACTION

Contraindicated  

Serious Use Alternative  

Monitor Closely  

Minor  

Frequency defined:   

>10% 

Otitis media 

Respiratory infection 

Rhinitis    

1% to 10% 

Syncope 

Chest pain 

Headache 

Pain  

Skin rash 

Fatigue 

Pruritus  

Weight gain 

Dyspepsia 

Nausea 

Diarrhea 

Vomiting 

Abdominal  

Anorexia  

Emotional liability 

Fatigue 

Conjunctivitis   

Postmarketing 

Adrenocortical insufficiency 

Bruise 

Cataract 

Depression 

Glaucoma 

Growth suppression 

Anxiety 

Throat irritation 

Wheezing  

Irritability 

Pregnancy consideration: Suggested to be administered in controlled doses to avoid malformations in pregnant females. Budesonide can be recommended for asthma treatment during pregnancy. 

Lactation: Budesonide can be excreted in breast milk.  

Pregnancy category: 

• Category A: Satisfactory and well-controlled studies show no risk to the fetus in the first or later trimester. 
• Category B: There is no evidence of risk to the fetus found in animal reproduction studies and there are not enough studies on pregnant women. 
• Category C: Adverse effects on the fetus found with evidence in animal reproduction studies and no adequate evidence for an effect in humans, care must be taken for potential risks in pregnant women 
• Category D: There is adequate data available with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite potential risks may be used only in emergency cases for potential benefits. 
• Category X: Drugs listed in this category outweigh risks over benefits These category drugs should be prohibited for pregnant women. 
• Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this category. 

Patient information leaflet 

Generic Name: Budesonide 

Pronounced: Bu-de-so-ni-de  

Why do we use budesonide? 

Budesonide is a nasal corticosteroid. It is used to treat asthma and other upper respiratory allergies.