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budesonide Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Warnings & Dosing

What dosages is budesonide available in?

What dosages is budesonide available in?

budesonide is available as a 9 mg extended-release oral tablet and a 2 mg per metered dose rectal foam.

What is budesonide used for?

What is budesonide used for?

budesonide is a corticosteroid and is used to treat mild-to-moderate distal (left-sided) ulcerative colitis (UC).

How does budesonide work?

How does budesonide work?

budesonide is a corticosteroid. It’s applied rectally or taken orally to lower inflammation in the rectum and colon. This can help heal ulcers and ease bloody diarrhea.

How do I take budesonide?

How do I take budesonide?

budesonide is dosed as follows:

  • Each pump of budesonide rectal foam contains 2 mg of budesonide
  • Adults: Apply 1 pump into the rectum in the morning and evening (at bedtime) for 2 weeks. Then, apply 1 pump into the rectum once daily at bedtime for 4 more weeks.
  • For oral tablets: The recommended dosage for the induction of remission in adult patients with active, mild to moderate ulcerative colitis is one 9 mg tablet to be taken once daily in the morning with or without food for up to 8 weeks
Is it safe for me to take budesonide?

Is it safe for me to take budesonide?

budesonide is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you.

budesonide Common Side Effects

budesonide Common Side Effects

Common side effects of budesonide:

  • Rectal foam
  • Low blood cortisol levels
  • Nausea

Tablets

  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Decreased blood cortisol
  • Upper abdominal pain
  • Fatigue
  • Gas and bloating
  • Acne
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Joint pain
  • Constipation
budesonide Serious Side Effects

budesonide Serious Side Effects

Serious side effects are rare with budesonide.

Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on budesonide

Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on budesonide

The following medications may interact with budesonide:

  • Avoid cytochrome P450 3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, grapefruit juice)
  • May cause increased systemic corticosteroid effects
Who makes budesonide?

Who makes budesonide?

Various FDA-approved generic manufacturers

Is budesonide safe in pregnancy?

Is budesonide safe in pregnancy?

budesonide may harm your unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or think you are pregnant.

What is the brand name for budesonide?

What is the brand name for budesonide?

The FDA's medical product safety reporting program for health professionals, patients and consumers.

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