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Bunase is a prescription drug, available for use as Respules. It is typically used for the treatment of Asthma, Ulcerative Colitis. Other than this, Bunase has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Bunase. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Bunase side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Bunase go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Bunase is Safe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Bunase's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Bunase contraindications section.
Additionally, Bunase may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Bunase, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Bunase 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Bunase safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Bunase in pregnant women.
Is the use of Bunase safe during breastfeeding?
Bunase may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Bunase on the Kidneys?
Bunase rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Bunase on the Liver?
Bunase may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Bunase on the Heart?
Bunase has very mild side effects on the heart.
Bunase 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 Bunase unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Bunase habit forming or addictive?
Bunase is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Bunase does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Bunase only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Bunase is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Bunase
There is no information on the effects of taking Bunase with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Bunase
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Bunase with alcohol will be.
Yes, you can take Bunase and cetirizine together. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with cetirizine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Bunase contains budesonide which is works by suppressing the body's normal immune response to asthmatic triggers (allergic stimuli) which is responsible for the asthmatic attack. It also decreases swelling (inflammation) in the airways. In this way Bunase prevents the patients from wheezing, difficulty breathing, and chest tightness caused by asthma.
No, Bunase does not makes you sleepy (drowsiness or sedation). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.
Yes, Bunase is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as a headache, sore throat, and runny nose. If you experience any discomfort after taking this medicine then inform your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Bunase is a steroid. It belongs to the class of drug known as the corticosteroids. It is used to prevent asthmatic attacks.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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