| Brand Name | Uceris |
| Generic Name | Budesonide MMX |
| Drug Class | Locally Acting Corticosteroid |
| Availability | Prescription |
| Manufacturer | Bausch Health |
| Indications | Induction of remission in mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis |
| Type | Extended Release Tablet |
| Doses | 9 mg/day, up to 8 weeks |
| Route | Oral |
| Side Effects | Flatulence, nausea, headache, abdominal pain |
| Interactions | Designed for delayed release; similar interactions as Budesonide |
| Overdose | Same as above. |
| Missed Dose | Take missed dose ASAP. |
| Contraindications | Intestinal obstruction, systemic infections, hypersensitivity. |
| Alternatives | Budesonide, Hydrocortisone |
| Co-Pay Assistance Program | Available Rx |
| Patient Assistance Program | Not available |
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Budesonide MMX can be employed in the treatment of ulcerative colitis through the diminishment of inflammation of intestines.
Budesonide MMX is the act that inhibits the body to react on the intestines, thereby decreasing the inflammation and healing the intestines.
Side effects like headache, nausea, abdominal pains and indigestions are usually common.
Yes, Budesonide MMX may be administered either with food or without food.
The use of Budesonide MMX in pregnancy should be done whereby the potential benefit of the medication outweighs the risk of the medication to the unborn. Seek the advice of your doctor.
In case you miss a dose then take it immediately you remember but not too close to the dose you take afterwards. Do not take two doses at once.
It can take up to days and weeks before the noticeable changes of the symptoms of ulcerative colitis occur when using Budesonide MMX.
Your healthcare provider should monitor the long-term side effect of using Budesonide MMX to prevent possible complications.
Budesonide MMX can be used in combination with other medications, especially steroid modulators of immune response and steroid metabolism. Consult your doctor.
In case of extreme symptoms such as weight change, mood alterations, and eye problems, then call your doctor as soon as possible.
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