Budesule 0.5mg Respules - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is budesule 0.5mg respules used for?
Budesule 0.5mg Respules contains Budesonide, a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation in the airways. It is used to prevent asthma attacks and treat COPD. The medicine is inhaled using a nebulizer, typically twice daily. It helps control symptoms like wheezing and shortness of breath.
- Generic Name: Budesonide
- Manufacturer: Windlas Biotech Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: B
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ budesule 0.5mg respules Uses & Benefits
Maintenance treatment of asthma, COPD exacerbations, croup
Off-label uses: Allergic rhinitis, Eosinophilic esophagitis
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Budesonide |
| Brand Name | Alvonide 0.5mg Respules |
| Manufacturer | Windlas Biotech Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
| Action Class | Inhalational Corticosteriods |
| Route of Administration | Inhalation via nebulizer |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC); protect from light |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Budesonide is a glucocorticoid that binds to glucocorticoid receptors, leading to anti-inflammatory effects
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take budesule 0.5mg respules
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of budesule 0.5mg respules
โ Common Side Effects
- Cough
- Throat irritation
- Hoarseness
- Oral candidiasis
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Adrenal suppression
- Growth retardation in children
- Glaucoma
- Cataracts
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Anaphylaxis
- Angioedema
- Osteoporosis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | Moderate | Increased budesonide levels |
| Ritonavir | Major | Increased risk of Cushing's syndrome |
| Diuretics | Minor | Increased risk of hypokalemia |
๐จ Major Interactions
- CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, ritonavir)
- CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., rifampin, carbamazepine)
โก Moderate Interactions
- Estrogens
- Oral contraceptives
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Beta-agonists
- Anticholinergics
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
No known interaction
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to budesonide or any excipients
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Lung function tests, asthma symptoms, signs of adrenal suppression
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Low risk; minimal excretion in breast milk
๐ Overdose Management
No specific antidote; supportive care; monitor for adrenal suppression
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if close to next dose, skip missed dose
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
๐ Substitutes for budesule 0.5mg respules
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budezex 0.5mg solution for inhalationZeelab Pharmacy Pvt Ltd โน9.38 58.3% CHEAPER
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budimist respules 2mlHaeal Pharma โน20.41 9.3% CHEAPER
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budebest nebuliser suspensionBest Biotech โน20.63 8.3% CHEAPER
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pulmicort 0.5mg respulesAstraZeneca โน21.14 6% CHEAPER
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budefast oxipuleRudiment Life Science Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd โน21.77 3.2% CHEAPER
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budojet 0.5mg respulesBrinton Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd โน22.68 0.8% COSTLIER
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buderator 0.5mg respulesElder Pharmaceuticals Ltd โน24.56 9.2% COSTLIER
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budanour respulesNourier Lab โน24.63 9.5% COSTLIER
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alvonide 0.5mg respulesGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd โน27.93 24.1% COSTLIER
Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.
โญ User Reviews
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.
Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.
This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.