Budesonide Suspension is used to reduce respiratory hyperresponsiveness and relieve bronchospasm, with a dosage of between 0.5 and 2mg twice daily.
1.Budesonide Suspension is a non-halogenated glucocorticoid with anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, antipruritic and anti-exudative effects, reducing respiratory hyperresponsiveness and relieving bronchospasm; it is widely used in glucocorticoid-dependent or non-dependent bronchial asthma or wheezing bronchitis.
2.Budesonide Suspension Dosage.
(1) Starting dose: for severe asthma or to reduce the dosage of oral glucocorticoid, adults 1~2mg, twice a day; children 0.5~1mg, twice a day.
(2) Maintenance dose: the use of the dose should be individualized, so that the patient is symptom-free appearance of the lowest dose, the recommended dose is adults 0.5 ~ 1mg, children 0.25 ~ 0.5mg, twice a day.
3. Adverse reactions and contraindications: may increase the risk of respiratory tract infections, may cause the patient’s defense mechanism is impaired, such as the emergence of otitis media, fungal infections, etc., may also be gastrointestinal discomforts, such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, etc., as well as may be platelets, hemorrhage, coagulation disorders and so on. It is contraindicated for those who are allergic to the drug.
Budesonide Suspension is prone to cause serious adverse reactions with prolonged use, the usage and dosage should strictly follow the doctor’s instructions, and be used reasonably under the guidance of the physician.