What is Budesonide for:
This medication is a corticosteroid, prescribed for inflammatory bowel disease, asthma, and also for breathing trouble. It decreases the irritation and swelling of the lung.
How does Budesonide work:
Budesonide helps to relieve diarrhoea, stomach cramps and pain commonly experienced by people with Crohns Disease.
How should Budesonide be used:
Take Budesonide exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not take more or less than instructed by your doctor. Follow your doctors instructions carefully. You may need to take Budesonide for some time before the full benefits can be felt. Continue to take Budesonide even when you feel better. Do not stop taking it unless advised by your doctor to do so. - Take Budesonide together with food or immediately after a meal. Swallow the capsule whole, do not crush or chew the capsule.
Common side effects of Budesonide :
Budesonide may cause headache, nausea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, cough, runny nose and tiredness. - Budesonide can also cause dizziness. If you feel dizzy, do not drive or take part in any activity in which you need to be alert.
What do I do if I miss a dose
Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. - If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. - Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.
What precautions should I take when taking Budesonide :
Alert your doctor if you have any of these medical conditions: - diabetes. - heart disease. - high blood pressure. - osteoporosis. - glaucoma. - cataract. - myasthenia gravis (a nerve and muscular disorder). - tuberculosis (TB). - thyroid disease. - history of epilepsy (fits or seizures). - a recent heart attack. - any stomach, liver or kidney problems.
When do I need to seek medical help
If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue or gray skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Signs of infection. These include a fever of 100.5°F (38°C) or higher, chills, very bad sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough, more sputum or change in color of sputum, pain with passing urine, mouth sores, wound that will not heal, or anal itching or pain. Feeling very tired, weak, or touchy; trembling; having a fast heartbeat, confusion, sweating, or dizziness if you missed a dose or recently stopped this drug. Trouble breathing. A big weight gain. Very upset stomach or throwing up. Bad nose irritation. Very bad mouth irritation. Very bad muscle pain or weakness. Sudden change in eyesight. If you have been exposed to chickenpox and have not had chickenpox or had a chickenpox vaccine. Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.
Can I take Budesonide with other medicines:
Do not take Budesonide with antacids and cholesterol medicines such as colestyramine. These medicines may reduce the effectiveness of Budesonide when taken at the same time. If you must take these medicines, take them at least 2 hours before or after Budesonide.
Alert your doctor if you are taking any other medicines, especially those listed here: - diabetes medicines. - antifungal medicines, such as ketoconazole, itraconazole, imidazole. - antibiotics such as doxycycline, troleandomycin, clarithromycin, erythromycin, telithromycin, isoniazid
- HIV (AIDS) medicines, such as ritonavir, saquinavir, indinavir. - heart medicines, such as quinidine, verapamil, nicardipine
Always inform your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including herbal tonics, supplements and medicines that you buy without a prescription.
Are there any food restrictions
Avoid alcohol. - Avoid grapefruit juice.
How do I store Budesonide :
Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. - Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
Pregnancy Category
Category C : Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
Therapeutic Classification
Corticosteroid Hormones, Antiasthmatic & COPD Preparations, GIT Regulators & Anti-inflammatories
What is Formoterol for:
This medication is a long-acting bronchodilator, prescribed for asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD). It widens air passage and helps in easy breathing.
How does Formoterol work:
Formoterol works in the airways to calm the muscles and help the flow of oxygen.
How should Formoterol be used:
Adult: PO- Acute bronchospasm; Reversible airways obstruction- 80 mcg twice daily.
Inhalation- Acute bronchospasm; Reversible airways obstruction- as inhalation cap: 12 mcg twice daily, up to 24 mcg twice daily in severe cases. As dry powder inhaler: 6 or 12 mcg 1-2 timesday, up to 24 mcg twice daily in sever cases. As metered doses from aerosol inhaler: 12 or 24 mcg twice daily. As nebuliser: 20 mcg twice daily.
Prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm 6 or 12 mcg at least 15 minutes before exercise. Additional doses may be given 12 hour later.
It comes as a powder-filled capsule to inhale by mouth using a special inhaler.
What do I do if I miss a dose
Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Many times this drug is taken on an as needed basis for asthma caused by working out. Do not take more often than every 12 hours unless told to do so by your doctor.
What precautions should I take when taking Formoterol :
If you have an allergy to formoterol or any other part of this drug. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you are allergic to milk, talk with the doctor. If you are not using other asthma drugs. This drug must be used with a long-term asthma-control drug like a breathed in steroid. If you are having a breathing attack.
When do I need to seek medical help
If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue or gray skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. If you are not able to get the breathing attack under control. Get help right away. Peak flow measurement low. Use of short-acting puffer (inhaler) more often. Chest pain or pressure or a fast heartbeat. Trouble breathing. Very nervous and excitable. Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.
Can I take Formoterol with other medicines:
Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs and food. - Taking them together can cause bad side effects. - Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.
Are there any food restrictions
Avoid Alcohol
How do I store Formoterol :
Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture. Keep away from children.
Pregnancy Category
Category C : Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
Therapeutic Classification
Antiasthmatic & COPD Preparations
What is Glycopyrrolate for:
It is used to treat GI (gastrointestinal) ulcers. In surgery, it is used to lower secretions such as saliva.
How does Glycopyrrolate work:
Glycopyrrolate lowers acid secretion in the stomach. It lowers secretions.
How should Glycopyrrolate be used:
Oral: - Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach. Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor. - Shot: - It is given as a shot into a muscle or vein.
Common side effects of Glycopyrrolate :
Hard stools (constipation). Drinking more liquids, working out, or adding fiber to your diet may help. Talk with your doctor about a stool softener or laxative. Dry mouth. Good mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help. See a dentist often.
What do I do if I miss a dose
Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Do not change the dose or stop this drug. Talk with the doctor.
What precautions should I take when taking Glycopyrrolate :
If you have an allergy to glycopyrrolate or any other part of this drug. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you have any of these health problems: Bleeding problems, a fast heartbeat, glaucoma, bowel block, myasthenia gravis, slow-moving GI (gastrointestinal) tract, ulcerative colitis, or trouble passing urine.
When do I need to seek medical help
If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue or gray skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Very bad dizziness or passing out. Change in thinking clearly and with logic. Not able to pass urine. Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.
Can I take Glycopyrrolate with other medicines:
Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs and food. - Taking them together can cause bad side effects. - Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.
Are there any food restrictions
Avoid Alcohol
How do I store Glycopyrrolate :
Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. - Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
Pregnancy Category
Category B : Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.
Therapeutic Classification
Antacids, Antireflux Agents & Antiulcerants
