Budesonide
- What is it for
Budesonide is used in the treatment of Crohn disease as well as ulcerative colitis. It can also be used off-label for the treatment of gastrointestinal graft versus host disease.
Budesonide
- Side Effects, Precautions, and Contraindications
What side effects can
Budesonide
cause?
Inform your doctor if any of the following occurs:
Sign of an allergic reaction e.g. rash, itching, swollen, trouble breathing.
Signs of high blood sugar e.g. confusion, feeling sleepy, flushing or fruity breath
Signs of high blood pressure e.g. bad headache or dizziness, eyesight changes
Signs of bleeding
Signs of infection e.g. fever, chills, bad sore throat, pain on passing urine
Signs of hypercorticism e.g. acne, stretch marks on the skin, swollen ankles
Signs of adrenal suppression e.g. severe ir prolonged fatigue, weakness, nausea
Before taking
Budesonide
, what precautions must I follow?
Tell your doctor or pharmacist the medicines you are taking including vitamins and supplements.
Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions that you have.
What food or medicine must I avoid when I take
Budesonide
?
Avoid grapefruit juice with budesonide.
Budesonide
- Dosage and How to Use
How should
Budesonide
be used?
Administer without regard to meals. Swallow whole, do not crush, chew or break, unless specifically instructed by your doctor.
What should I do if I miss a dose?
Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Note down missed doses and let your doctor know.