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Budesules 0.5 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml, Pack of 1 Respules
Budesules 0.5 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml, Pack of 1 Respules
Written By Divya L , PharmaD
Reviewed By Sunny S , MBBS
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Composition :

BUDESONIDE-0.5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

May & Baker Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

INHALATION

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About Budesules 0.5 mg Respules

Budesules 0.5 mg Respules belongs to the class of medicines called 'glucocorticosteroids' used to relieve symptoms of asthma and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). Asthma is a chronic (long-term) respiratory condition in which airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty breathing. COPD is a group of lung diseases that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. 

Budesules 0.5 mg Respules contains ‘Budesonide’. It works by blocking the making of certain chemical messengers that are involved in allergic and non-allergic-mediated inflammation. Thereby, Budesules 0.5 mg Respules helps treat inflammatory diseases. Budesules 0.5 mg Respules decreases inflammation and irritation in the airways and makes breathing easier. Thus, it provides relief from the symptoms of asthma and COPD. 

Your doctor will decide the dose and duration based on your medical condition. In some cases, Budesules 0.5 mg Respules may cause certain common side effects like indigestion, headache, abdominal pain, nausea, bloating, constipation, gas, vomiting, stuffy nose, tiredness/weakness, and sore throat. These side effects generally do not require medical attention and may fade away with time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience any of the side effects persistently.

Consult your doctor before using Budesules 0.5 mg Respules if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Generally, Budesules 0.5 mg Respules does not alter your ability to drive, but in some cases, it may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Budesules 0.5 mg Respules is recommended for children only with a doctor's advice. The interaction of Budesules 0.5 mg Respules with alcohol is unknown, therefore consult a doctor if you have any concerns. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any interactions.

Uses of Budesules 0.5 mg Respules

Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

Directions for Use

Inhaler/Transhaler: Shake the inhaler well and check the label for directions before using it. Take it daily at the same time to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Press down the inhaler once to release the medicine and hold your breath for 10 seconds. Repeat until you have inhaled the number of puffs as advised by your doctor. Rotacaps/Transcaps: The capsule should be placed at the base of the rotahaler/transhaler and completely twist the mouthpiece until you hear a click sound. Then, breathe in through the mouthpiece deeply and hold your breath for 10 seconds. Respule/Transpule: Respule/Transpule is a small plastic container that contains a solution. Twist off the top of the respule/transpule and squeeze the solution into the nebuliser. This solution is made into a fine mist to breathe in. Inhale the medicine through the nebuliser's mouthpiece.Oral inhalation (Powder): Check the label for directions to use. Inhale the powder by mouth using an inhaler.Oral inhalation (Suspension): Take the suspension to inhale by mouth using a jet nebulizer that turns the medication into a mist that can be inhaled. Inhalation Capsule: The capsule is meant for inhalation only; do not swallow the capsule. Check the instructions leaflet before use. Place it at the base of the inhaler and twist the mouthpiece until you hear a click sound. Breathe deeply through the mouthpiece and hold your breath for 10 seconds.

Medicinal Benefits

Budesules 0.5 mg Respules eases breathing by reducing swelling and irritation in the airways. It is used to treat various respiratory diseases like allergic rhinitis (allergy that causes itchy, watery eyes and sneezing), COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, a lung disease that blocks airflow and causes difficulty breathing), chest tightness, wheezing and coughing caused by asthma.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Budesules 0.5 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
Managing Medication-Triggered Rhinitis (Stuffy Nose): A Step-by-Step Guide
  • Consult your doctor if you experience nasal congestion, runny nose, or sinus pressure after taking medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your treatment plan by changing your medication, adding new medications, or providing guidance on managing your rhinitis symptoms.
  • If advised by your doctor, use nasal decongestants or saline nasal sprays to help relieve nasal congestion.
  • Practice good hygiene, including frequent handwashing, avoiding close contact with others, and avoiding sharing utensils or personal items.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and other fluids to help thin out mucus and soothe your nasal passages.
Here are the steps to manage the medication-triggered Common Cold:
  • Inform your doctor about the common cold symptoms you're experiencing due to medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your treatment plan, which could include changing your medication, adding new medications, or offering advice on managing your symptoms.
  • Practice good hygiene, including frequent handwashing, avoiding close contact with others, and avoiding sharing utensils or personal items.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as warm water or soup, to help thin out mucus.
  • Get plenty of rest and engage in stress-reducing activities to help your body recover. If your symptoms don't subside or worsen, consult your doctor for further guidance.
  • A blocked nose can be relieved by drinking more water, which helps clear fluids.
  • Use saline nasal spray available over the counter to relieve blockage or blow harder to remove the mucus.
  • Use nasal strips that can be placed on the nose to widen nostrils and increase airflow.
  • Keep a humidifier around to moisten air at home/workplace.

Drug Warnings

Do not use Budesules 0.5 mg Respules without a doctor's advice if you are allergic to any of the contents or if you have severe liver disease. Inform your doctor if you have/had tuberculosis, infection, high blood pressure, diabetes, osteoporosis, peptic ulcers, glaucoma, cataracts, weak immune system, eczema, kidney or liver problems; if you have been treated with stronger cortisone preparation earlier. Consult your doctor before using Budesules 0.5 mg Respules if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Generally, Budesules 0.5 mg Respules does not alter your ability to drive, but in some cases, it may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Budesules 0.5 mg Respules is recommended for use in children only with a doctor's advice. Consult your doctor if you experience visual disturbances or blurred vision.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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BudesonideMifepristone
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BudesonideRibociclib
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BudesonideMifepristone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Budesules 0.5 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml:
Using mifepristone together with Budesules 0.5 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml may significantly reduce the effects of Budesules 0.5 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Budesules 0.5 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml with Mifepristone is not recommended as it can cause an interaction, but it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
BudesonideRibociclib
Critical
How does the drug interact with Budesules 0.5 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml:
Coadministration of Budesules 0.5 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml and Ribociclib may increase the absorption of the medication from Budesules 0.5 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml into the blood stream.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ribociclib with Budesules 0.5 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml can cause an interaction, consult a doctor before taking it. Consult a doctor if experience swelling, weight gain, high blood pressure, high blood glucose, muscle weakness, depression, acne, thinning skin, stretch marks, easy bruising, bone density loss, cataracts, menstrual irregularities, excessive growth of facial or body hair, and abnormal distribution of body fat, especially in the face, neck, back, and waist. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
BudesonideFingolimod
Severe
How does the drug interact with Budesules 0.5 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml:
When Budesules 0.5 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml is used with fingolimod, the risk of severe infections increases.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Budesules 0.5 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml along with fingolimod can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if recommended by a doctor. However, if you develop a fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscular pains, shortness of breath, blood in sputum, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, or discomfort or burning during urination, consult the doctor as soon as possible. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
BudesonideEtanercept
Severe
How does the drug interact with Budesules 0.5 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml:
When Etanercept is used with Budesules 0.5 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml, the severity of infection may increase.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Budesules 0.5 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml with Etanercept can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you develop fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscular pains, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, or discomfort or burning during urination, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
BudesonideBaricitinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Budesules 0.5 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml:
Using baricitinib together with Budesules 0.5 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml may increase the risk of serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Budesules 0.5 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml along with baricitinib can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if recommended by a doctor. If you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscular pains, shortness of breath, blood in sputum, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, and discomfort or burning while urinating, severe stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
BudesonidePosaconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Budesules 0.5 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml:
Taking Budesules 0.5 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml with posaconazole can increase the blood levels of Budesules 0.5 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml, which may lead to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between posaconazole and Budesules 0.5 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml, it can be taken if recommended by a doctor. However, if you experience swelling, weight gain, muscle weakness, depression, acne, thinning skin, stretch marks, easy bruising, vision problems, menstrual irregularities, excessive growth of facial or body hair, and abnormal distribution of body fat, especially in the face, neck, back, and waist, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
BudesonideRitonavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Budesules 0.5 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml:
When Budesules 0.5 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml is taken with Ritonavir, may considerably enhance the blood levels of Budesules 0.5 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Budesules 0.5 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml along with Ritonavir can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if recommended by a doctor. However, if you experience swelling, palpitations, sweating, muscle weakness, depression, acne, thinning skin, stretch marks, easy bruising, vision problems, menstrual irregularities, excessive growth of facial or body hair, and abnormal distribution of body fat, a breathlessness, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
BudesonideBempedoic acid
Severe
How does the drug interact with Budesules 0.5 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml:
Co-administration of Budesules 0.5 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml with Bempedoic acid can increase the risk of tissue injury near muscles and joints.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Budesules 0.5 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml with Bempedoic acid together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience pain, swelling, or inflammation in joints consult a doctor immediately. Exercising or using the injured area should also be avoided. Do not discontinue the medications without a doctor's advice.
BudesonideNefazodone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Budesules 0.5 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml:
When Budesules 0.5 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml is taken with Nefazodone, may considerably enhance Budesules 0.5 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml absorption into the bloodstream which may lead to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Budesules 0.5 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml along with Nefazodone can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if recommended by a doctor. However, if you experience swelling, weight gain, high blood pressure, high blood glucose, muscle weakness, depression, acne, thinning skin, stretch marks, easy bruising, bone density loss, vision problems, menstrual irregularities, excessive growth of facial or body hair, and abnormal distribution of body fat, especially in the face, neck, back, and waist, infections, a severe asthma attack, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
BudesonideTeriflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Budesules 0.5 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml:
When Budesules 0.5 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml is used with teriflunomide, the risk of severe infections increases.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Budesules 0.5 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml along with teriflunomide can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if recommended by a doctor. However, if you develop a fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscular pains, shortness of breath, blood in sputum, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, or discomfort or burning during urination, consult a doctor as soon as possible. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to strengthen your breathing muscles and boost your immune system.
  • Avoid foods such as cabbage, beans, garlic, onions, shrimp, pickled food, dried fruits, fried foods, carbonated drinks, wine, and bottled lemon and lime juice as it may worsen asthma symptoms.
  • Know your triggers like allergens, such as pollen, dust, and food items that make your asthma severe.
  • Do meditation, deep breathing, regular exercise and try progressive muscle relaxation techniques to get relief from stress and reduce the risk of an asthma attack.
  • Quit smoking as it may reduce the effectiveness of Budesules 0.5 mg Respules and irritate the lungs worsening breathing problems.
  • Learning breathing exercises will help you move more air in and out of your lungs.

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Sunny S

Reviewed By

Sunny S

MBBS

Last Updated

Aug 20, 2024 | 12:51 PM IST

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FAQs

Budesules 0.5 mg Respules decreases inflammation and irritation in the airways and makes it easier to breathe. Thus, it provides relief from the symptoms of asthma and COPD. 

Budesules 0.5 mg Respules may cause brittle bones, bone loss, and a decrease in bone density if you use it for a long time. Inform your doctor if you have bone problems before starting Budesules 0.5 mg Respules.

Maintain a gap of two hours between medicines such as cholestyramine (a drug used to treat high cholesterol), antacids and Budesules 0.5 mg Respules as they might increase the effects of Budesules 0.5 mg Respules. However, you are advised to use Budesules 0.5 mg Respules with other medicines only after consulting your doctor.

Grapefruit may alter the effects of Budesules 0.5 mg Respules. Therefore, avoid the use of grapefruit and its products whilst using Budesules 0.5 mg Respules.

To treat your condition effectually, continue using Budesules 0.5 mg Respules for as long as your doctor has advised. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while using Budesules 0.5 mg Respules.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

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  • KETOCONAZOLE
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  • CLARITHROMYCIN
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  • RIFAMPICIN
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  • RITONAVIR
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Special Advise

  • Budesules 0.5 mg Respules might affect certain test results. Inform the person doing the tests that you are using Budesules 0.5 mg Respules.
  • If you are due to undergo any surgery or if you need to be vaccinated, inform your doctor that you are using Budesules 0.5 mg Respules.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Asthma: It is a chronic (long-term) respiratory condition in which airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus leading to difficulty in breathing. The symptoms of asthma include wheezing (whistling sound while breathing), shortness of breath, chest tightness and cough, especially at night. 

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): It is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes). The major cause of COPD is smoking tobacco. Also, long-term exposure to fumes and chemicals may lead to COPD. The symptoms include chronic cough, shortness of breath or wheezing (whistle sound while breathing).

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