Manufacturer
AstraZeneca
Contents
Budesonide
Indication
Pulmicort is used for the control of asthma in persons requiring continuous, prolonged treatment. Such patients may include those with frequent asthmatic episodes requiring bronchodilators, or those with asthmatic episodes at night.
Instruction
Use Pulmicort as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Hold the device upright while using. If the inhaler device is dropped or shaken, or if you accidentally breathe into the device after the dose has been loaded, you will lose the dose. Load another dose. Do not use the inhaler if it has been damaged or if the mouthpiece has come off.Inhale this medication by mouth, usually once or twice daily or as directed by your doctor. Inhale deeply and forcefully while using the device. Turn your mouth away from the device to breathe out before inhaling.
Keep track of each dose of medication you use. Discard the device after it has delivered the labeled number of doses or when the red mark reaches the bottom of the dose indicator window.The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it.
Do not increase your dose or use this drug more often or for longer than prescribed.
Drug interaction
Potent CYP3A4 inhibitors (eg, ketoconazole, itracolazole).
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