Budecort, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Inhaler,Respules,Rotacaps. Asthma, Ulcerative Colitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Budecort also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Budecort depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Budecort side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Budecort are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Budecort is Safe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Budecort's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Budecort contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Budecort with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Budecort, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Budecort is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Budecort is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Budecort safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Budecort in pregnant women.
Is the use of Budecort safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Budecort may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Budecort should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Budecort on the Kidneys?
Budecort may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Budecort on the Liver?
Budecort is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Budecort on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Budecort on the heart have been reported.
Budecort should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Budecort unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Budecort habit forming or addictive?
Budecort is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Budecort will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Budecort only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Budecort in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Budecort
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Budecort with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Budecort
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Budecort with alcohol.
No, Budecort does not cause weight loss. It has not been reported by the patient who is taking this drug. If you are experiencing any unusual weight loss after taking this drug then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
No, Budecort is a prescription drug so do not use it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to use this drug without a doctor's advice because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
No, Budecort does not cause hair loss (alopecia). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing excessive hair loss after taking this drug then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
Take Budecort as long as it is recommended by your doctor.
Yes, Budecort help in providing relief from cough, chest tightness and wheezing in asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) which is caused by narrowing of the airway s.
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