| Brand Name | Entocort EC |
| Generic Name | Budesonide |
| Drug Class | Anti-Integrin Monoclonal Antibody |
| Availability | Prescription |
| Manufacturer | AstraZeneca |
| Indications | Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease |
| Type | Tablet |
| Doses | 9 mg daily for induction, then tapering as necessary. |
| Route | Oral (Tablet) |
| Side Effects | Weight gain, mood swings, insomnia, hypertension, increased infection risk |
| Interactions | Corticosteroid; avoid with live vaccines and NSAIDs |
| Overdose | Overdose may cause severe digestive symptoms and electrolyte imbalances. |
| Missed Dose | If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. |
| Contraindications | Systemic fungal infections, untreated TB, hypersensitivity. |
| Alternatives | Prednisone, Mesalamine |
| Co-Pay Assistance Program | Available OTC |
| Patient Assistance Program | Not available |
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Budesonide may also find use in the treatment of bowel diseases such as Crohn 12 condition, ulcerative colitis as well as in asthma and allergic rhinopharynx.
The Budesonide results would be the decrease of the GI tract, the inflammation of the lungs or the nasal passages depending on the affected one.
The most common side effects are respiratory infections, headache and nausea. It can lead to gain or thinness of the bone in the long run.
Budesonide comes in a variety of forms; it is a nasal spray, oral tablets, and inhalers. Follow the directions of your health care provider to take drugs.
In spite of the fact that the usage of Budesonide is generally safe when it is used over the long period of time, a professional must control the consumption of Budesonide as it may influence the bone density and the adrenals.
Yes, Budesonide may be administered in asthma, colitis and other inflammatory disease, allergic rhinitis.
Budesonide is not to be administered to an individual who is not pregnant unless he/she is compelled to do so. Due caution should be exercised during pregnancy after receiving advice on the same.
This is never to forget that when you forget to take your drug in time you should take them as you might forget the time that you need to take the drug until your next appointment unless it is time that you need to take your drug. Do not double up on doses.
Budesonide is medication that can have an interaction with other medications like the antifungal and the HIV drugs. Do not forget to inform your doctor about the other medicines that you are using.
Implementation of the use of budesonide can be applied in the symptom and inflammatory bowel disease symptoms and inflammation reduction, yet it is traditionally applied in the exacerbation care which is not chronic.
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