Budenase Aqueous Nasal Spray (budesonide)

Budenase Aqueous Nasal Spray (Budesonide) - Product Information

Budenase Aqueous Nasal Spray, also known as Budesonide Generic, is a synthetic anti-inflammatory corticosteroid which is useful for the treatment of nasal allergy symptom such as congestion, sneezing, and runny nose due to the occurrence of seasonal or year-round allergies. Budenase Aqueous Nasal Spray is recommended for the treatment of asthma. Budesonide Nasal Spray is also effective against infectious rhinitis such as hay fever and other allergies. Budenase Aqueous Nasal Spray contains Budesonide as the active ingredient, which belongs to a class of medications known as gluccocorticoid. Budesonide Nasal Spray can also used for the treatment and prevention of nasal polyposis post-surgery. Budesonide Nasal Spray is also recommended for the treatment of an inflammatory bowel disease called Crohn's disease. Budenase Aqueous Nasal Spray exerts its mechanism of action by inhibiting the discharge of inflammatory substances in the body. In our online pharmacy, Budenase Aqueous Nasal Spray, manufactured by Cipla Ltd. in the strength of 100 mcg, contains 150 metered doses.

Drug Name

Budenase Aqueous Nasal Spray. Budenase Aqueous Nasal Spray is also known as Generic Budesonide Nasal Spray.

Manufacturer of Budenase Aqueous Nasal Spray

Budenase Aqueous Nasal Spray, available in our online pharmacy is manufactured by Cipla Ltd. (www. cipla.com)

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient

The active pharmaceutical ingredient in Budenase Aqueous Nasal Spray is Budesonide. Each Budenase Aqueous Nasal Spray contains 0.2% w/v of Budesonide. The inactive ingredients present in Generic Budesonide Nasal Spray are microcrystalline cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose sodium, dextrose anhydrous, polysorbate 80, disodium edetate, potassium sorbate, and purified water are contained in this medium; hydrochloric acid is added to adjust the pH to a target of 4.5.

Budenase Aqueous Nasal Spray Indications - What is Budesonide Used For?

Budenase Aqueous Nasal Spray, manufactured by Cipla Ltd. in the strength of 100 mcg of Budesonide, is a synthetic anti-inflammatory corticosteroid which is useful for the treatment of nasal allergy symptom such as congestion, sneezing, and runny nose due to the occurrence of seasonal or year-round allergies. Budenase Aqueous Nasal Spray is recommended for the treatment of asthma. Budesonide Nasal Spray is also effective against infectious rhinitis such as hay fever and other allergies.
Budenase Aqueous Nasal Spray contains Budesonide as the active ingredient, which belongs to a class of medications known as gluccocorticoid. Budesonide Nasal Spray can also used for the treatment and prevention of nasal polyposis post-surgery. Budesonide Nasal Spray is also recommended for the treatment of an inflammatory bowel disease called Crohn's disease. The mechanism of action by which Budesonide Nasal Spray acts is by inhibiting the discharge of inflammatory substances in the body.

Budesonide Dosage - How to Take Budenase Aqueous Nasal Spray?

Budesonide Nasal Spray should be administered exactly as suggested by your doctor. Your doctor may recommend a dosage of Budesonide generic Nasal Spray depending on your age, medical requirement, body weight, other medical conditions, and current medications. Your doctor may alter the dosage of Budesonide Nasal Spray depending on your response to treatment and the severity of the medical condition. Patients using Budesonide Nasal Spray may notice the full therapeutic benefit of the medication several weeks after treatment.
You should maintain a regular daily schedule for the medication such that you administer Budesonide Nasal Spray at about the same time every day, to get the maximum benefit of the medication. Continue using Budesonide Nasal Spray without missing any doses for the recommended treatment period and do not stop the treatment suddenly even if you feel better without first consulting your doctor. Abrupt discontinuation of treatment with Budesonide Nasal Spray may result in withdrawal symptoms such as joint or muscle pain, depression, and weakness.
Before using a fresh canister of Budesonide nasal spray, you must prime the spray pump. Shake the canister of Budesonide Nasal Spray suitably and squirt 8 test sprays into the air and away from your face. Perform this step until a fine mist is visible. You must also prime the spray pump even if it has been unused for longer than 4 days.

Discard the canister of Budesonide nasal spray after you have administered 120 sprays or if 4 months have passed since you unpacked the canister of Budesonide Nasal Spray from the foil pouch, even if there is still some amount of medication remaining in the bottle.

Budesonide Overdose

In case of an overdose of Budesonide Nasal Spray, please seek emergency help. Symptoms of Budesonide Nasal Spray overdose are body discomfort; depression; difficulty breathing; dizziness; exhaustion; fainting; joint pain; loss of appetite; muscle aches; nausea.

Budesonide Mechanism of Action – How Does Budenase Work?

Budenase Aqueous Nasal Spray, also known as Budesonide Generic, is a corticosteroid medication which is used for the treatment of nasal allergy symptoms.
Budenase Aqueous Nasal Spray contains Budesonide as the active ingredient, which belongs to a class of drugs known as gluccocorticoids. The mechanism of action by which Budesonide AQ Nasal Spray  acts is by inhibiting the discharge of inflammatory substances by different cell types such as mast cells, eosinophils, neutrophils, macrophages, and lymphocytes) and mediators (e.g., histamine, eicosanoids, leukotrienes, and cytokines which result in inflammatory conditions in the body. When Budesonide Nasal Spray is administered orally, the medication travels directly into the lining inside the nose, and very little medication is absorbed into the rest of the body.

Budenase Aqueous Nasal Spray - Missed Dose

If you miss your regular dose of Budesonide Nasal Spray, administer it as soon as you remember. You can continue your regular schedule the next day.
If you remember the missed Budenase Aqueous Nasal Spray the next day, administer your regular dose and skip the missed dose. Do not administer a double dose to compensate the missed dose of Budesonide Nasal Spray.

Storage Instructions for Budenase Aqueous Nasal Spray

Store the pack of Budenase Aqueous Nasal Spray at room temperature (20 – 25°C), protected from heat, moisture, and sunlight. Retain the original packing of the medication and do not consume Budesonide Nasal Spray (Budenase) beyond its expiration date printed on the blister pack.
Keep the pack of Generic Budesonide Nasal Spray away from the reach of children and pets. Do not discard Budenase Aqueous Nasal Spray along with domestic waste or sewage. Consult your doctor or pharmacist about the proper method of disposal.

Warnings and Precautions to be taken when using Budenase Aqueous Nasal Spray

Medical History
Before beginning the treatment with Budenase Aqueous Nasal Spray (Generic Budesonide Nasal Spray), discuss your personal and family medical history with your doctor. Inform your doctor if you have bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic infection; chickenpox; tuberculosis (TB); a positive TB skin test; measles; diarrhea; nasal ulcer, surgery, or trauma; or herpes infection in the eye; or if you have had a recent vaccine.

Allergy
Please inform your doctor if you have an allergy or have had an allergic reaction in the past to Budesonide or any inactive ingredient in Budenase Aqueous Nasal Spray (Generic Budesonide Nasal Spray). Please tell your doctor if you have any other allergies.

Budesonide Interactions
Before beginning the oral therapy of Budesonide Nasal Spray, please tell your doctor about all your present medications including prescription drugs, over the counter medications, mineral supplements, herbal products, and vitamins. Budesonide Nasal Spray is known to have drug interactions with certain other medications. Please inform your doctor if you are Clarithromycin, erythromycin (E.E.S., E-Mycin, Ery-Tab, Erythrocin), troleandomycin (Tao), imidazoles (eg, ketoconazole), hormonal contraceptives (eg, birth control pills), or mifepristone; Barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital), carbamazepine, hydantoins (eg, phenytoin), or rifampin; Live vaccines, mifepristone, or ritodrine; Hydantoins (eg, phenytoin); HIV /AIDS medicine such as nelfinavir (Viracept) or ritonavir (Norvir); an antifungal medication such as itraconazole (Sporanox); an "SSRI" antidepressant such as fluoxetine (Prozac), fluvoxamine (Luvox), or paroxetine (Paxil); or a tricyclic antidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil, Etrafon), amoxapine (Ascendin), clomipramine (Anafranil), desipramine (Norpramin), doxepin (Sinequan), imipramine (Janimine, Tofranil), nortriptyline (Pamelor), protriptyline (Vivactil), or trimipramine (Surmontil).

Budesonide Nasal Spray Contraindications

Budenase Aqueous Nasal Spray is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to Budesonide or any inactive ingredient present in Budenase Aqueous Nasal Spray.

Budesonide and Alcohol

Avoid or limit the consumption of alcohol during the treatment with Generic Budesonide Nasal Spray (Budenase Aqueous Nasal Spray) because it may increase the risk of certain side effects.

Budesonide Nasal Spray – Driving and Other Activities

Budesonide Nasal Spray may make you light-headed or impair your vision. Avoid activities such as driving, using machinery, or performing any activity that requires complete vigilance or perfect vision until you are sure about your safety.

Budesonide Nasal Spray during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Budesonide Nasal Spray is a Pregnancy Category B medication. It is not known if the administration of Budenase Aqueous Nasal Spray causes any harm to the unborn baby.
It is not known if Budesonide is transmitted through breast milk and if it may harm the nursing baby. Pregnant women and nursing mothers should consult their doctor before using Budesonide Nasal Spray for the treatment of their nasal allergy symptoms.

Live Vaccinations, Surgery and Regular Medical Tests

If you plan to have live vaccinations, surgery or any dental procedure, inform your doctor, anesthetist, or dentist about your course of Budesonide Nasal Spray.
In case of an emergency medical treatment, please inform the practitioner about your course of Budesonide Nasal Spray and the details of your last dose.

Side Effects of Budesonide Nasal Spray

The following side effects have been reported during the course of treatment with Budenase Aqueous Nasal Spray (Generic Budesonide Nasal Spray):

• Central Nervous System- headache, depression, anxiety, dizziness, unusual thoughts or behavior
• ENT- nosebleed, sore throat, ear pain
• Genitourinary System- irregular menstrual periods, changes in sexual function
• Hypersensitivity- hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, throat, hands, feet; tightness in the chest; redness
• General- acne, increased hair growth, swelling, rapid weight gain, roundness of the face, increased sweating, muscle weakness

Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any of these side effects. This is not an exhaustive list of all the potential side effects of Budesonide Nasal Spray. Please contact your doctor immediately in case you develop any other medical conditions during the course of treatment with Budesonide Nasal Spray.

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