Budesonide nebulizer (brand names: Pulmicort Flexhaler, Pulmicort Respules, Pulmicort Turbuhaler) is an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid used for the maintenance treatment of asthma and as prophylactic therapy in children 12 months to 8 years of age.
Budesonide inhalation suspension is NOT indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm.
What Are Side Effects of Budesonide Nebulizer?
Common side effects of budesonide nebulizer include:
- Respiratory infection
- Ear infection
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Cough
- Abdominal or stomach pain/cramps
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Viral infection
- Skin rash
- Yeast infection
- “Pink eye” (conjunctivitis)
- Nosebleed
- Sore throat
- Bronchospasm
- Bronchitis
- Headache
What Other Drugs Interact with Budesonide Nebulizer?
Budesonide nebulizer may interact with other medications such as:
Tell your doctor all medications you use.
Can Budesonide Nebulizer Be Used During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding?
- Use budesonide nebulizer with caution during pregnancy if the benefits outweigh the risks. There is some suggestion (not fully substantiated) of slightly increased cleft palate risk if corticosteroids are used in pregnancy. The possibility of fetal harm is believed to be remote if the drug is used during pregnancy. Because studies in humans cannot rule out the possibility of harm, budesonide inhalation suspension should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.
- Budesonide nebulizer, like other corticosteroids, passes into breast milk. There is no data from controlled trials on potential serious adverse reactions in nursing infants; use with caution if breastfeeding.
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Reviewed on 8/8/2022
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https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/anda/2009/078202Orig1s000.pdf