Budesonide

Budesonide: its use, side effects and features of use

Budesonide is a glucocorticosteroid drug produced by the Polish pharmaceutical company Glaxo Wellcome Poznan. It is widely used to treat various diseases such as bronchial asthma, chronic obstructive bronchitis, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and eczema.

Budesonide comes in a variety of forms, including an inhalation aerosol, ointment, and topical cream. The active ingredient in all of these forms is budesonide.

However, like any other medicine, budesonide has a number of side effects and contraindications that must be taken into account when using it.

Contraindications for the use of budesonide include hypersensitivity to the drug, pregnancy, and breastfeeding (breastfeeding should be stopped during treatment).

For topical use, ointments and creams should not be applied to mucous membranes to avoid contact with the eyes, and also used for viral, fungal and bacterial skin infections, lichen vulgaris and rosacea.

Inhaled budesonide may cause side effects such as dysphonia, sore throat, laryngeal irritation and cough.

However, despite the possible side effects, budesonide is an effective medicine for the treatment of many diseases.

When using budesonide, you must follow all doctor's recommendations and do not exceed the dosage. If unwanted effects occur, consult a doctor immediately.

Literature:

1. Register of Medicines 2003.
2. Register of Medicines 2002.