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Pulmicort (Budesonide) : Asthma

Synonyms: Budez, Plumicort, Bidien, Cortivent, Desonide, Desowen, Entocort, Micronyl, Preferid, Rhinocort, Spirocort, Tridesilon

The generic name of Pulmicort is Budesonide. The medicine Pulmicort contains budesonide which is a corticosteroid. Budesonide prevents the release of substances in the human body that cause inflammation. To prevent asthma attacks, we used Pulmicort. It works by decreasing the swelling occurred in the airways, which helps to control the symptoms of asthma.


Important info:
Pulmicort will never treat or prevent an attack that has already begun. Do not use Pulmicort to prevent an attack that has begun already. It will not work fast enough to reverse or stop your symptoms. Every time use only the medicines which are fast-acting inhalation to treat an asthma attack. Contact your doctor if you think your asthma symptoms do not improve after using Pulmicort for 2 weeks. If you think your asthma medication are not showing that much effect as usual then call your doctor right away. When use of medication is increased, it shows sign of a serious attack. If you have done any kind of surgery, or had illness, or have recently had an asthma attack, you need to change the dosage of Pulmicort. And if you think that it is not working as fine as usual in treating or preventing attacks. If you are using oral steroid medication, do not stop using steroid abruptly. Talk to your doctor first, and take less and less of the steroid before stopping it completely.
Before using Pulmicort:
You cannot take Pulmicort if you are allergic to budesonide content, or if you are haning small asthma attack. Before using Pulmicort, consult your doctor if you have any kind of ingredient’s allergy. And if you have: Any type of fungal, bacterial or viral infection or osteoporosis, liver disease, infection to your eyes, or a history of tuberculosis and etc; tell to tour doctor without hesitation. It also affects growth of children. Talk to doctor if you observe that your child is not growing at a normal rate. Without taking advice from a doctor, do not give this medication to younger child less than 6 years old. Prolonged use of steroids may lead to bone loss i.e. osteoporosis, especially when the asthmatic is a smoker and do not exercise at all.