Budesonide mite
Country of origin: Poland
Pharm-Group: Drugs with glucocorticosteroid activity
Manufacturers: Poznan Pharmaceutical Plant SA Polfa (Poland)
International name: Budesonide
Synonyms: Apulein, Benacort, Benarin, Budekort, Budenofalk, Budesonide, Budesonide forte, Gorakort, Pulmicort, Pulmicort turbuhaler, Tafen nasal
Dosage forms: aerosol mite 50mcg/dose 200dz
Composition: Active substance - budesonide.
Indications for use: Bronchial asthma, chronic obstructive bronchitis, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, eczema.
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity, pregnancy, breastfeeding (breastfeeding should be stopped during treatment); for topical use: viral, fungal, bacterial (including tuberculosis) skin infections, lichen vulgaris, rosacea; for inhalation use: active form of pulmonary tuberculosis, fungal infections of the respiratory system.
Side effects: Local: hemorrhages, skin atrophy, superinfection, dermatitis, folliculitis, hypopigmentation, stretch marks, hypertrichosis, papular dermatitis, burning sensation, itching, systemic effects of glucocorticoids (with prolonged use of an occlusive dressing); With inhalations: dysphonia, sore throat, irritation of the larynx, cough.
Interaction: Adrenergic agonists enhance the effect. Cytochrome P450 inhibitors enhance the effect. Increases the effect of cardiac glycosides. Saluretics increase potassium excretion. Cimetidine slows down elimination.
Overdose: No data.
Special instructions: Ointment and cream should not be applied to mucous membranes (avoid contact with eyes). With prolonged use, candidiasis may develop.
Literature: 1. Register of Medicines 2003. 2. Register of Medicines 2002.