Budesonide (Pulmicort)

Budesonide (Pulmicort)

class:    Inhaled cortico Steroid;  also available as a  topical nasal steroid decongestant 

action: not known, anti-inflammatory

Indications : prevention and treatment of asthma, adjunct to those not controlled by traditional bronchodilators, NOT FOR ACUTE ATTACKS, allergic rhinitis, relief of inflammation after removal of nasal polyps.

Actions: Decereases inflammation in airway. promotes beta 2 adrenergic receptor activity.

Contraindicated: acute infections. (due to blocking of inflammatory response). Systemic effects minimal. Care during pregnancy.

Adverse: Sore throat. local burning irritation, stinging, headache, dry mucosa, hoarseness, coughing,dry mouth and fungal infections are common side effects. REBOUND CONGESTION.

Drug – drug: not found


Care/ Teaching:  take up to 1 week to cause changes, no effects after 3 weeks discontinue. not absorbed systemically if inhaled correctly.
clear nasal passages before use to promote effectiveness. Use proper administration technique. Proper administration, 
* important to check nares for erosion or lesions-> systemic absorption of drugs. Place into nare, press and breath in. keep head tilted back for 2 mins. Don’t blow nose for two mins.
Do not use during infections, rinse mouth after inhalation to avoid systemic absorption, decrease GI upset and risk of fungal infection.

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