Budefort400mcg+12mcg
Rx- Generic:
- Budesonide + Formoterol Fumarate
- Company:
- The ACME Laboratories Ltd.
- Dosage form:
- Capsule
- Pack size:
- Strip (10 Capsule)
৳ 14/unit
Pack: ৳ 140
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At a glance
Budesonide + Formoterol Fumarate is a combination inhaler used for the long-term treatment of asthma and COPD. It combines the anti-inflammatory action of budesonide and the bronchodilator action of formoterol to make breathing easier.
Indications
- Asthma - in patients 12 years and older
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction
Dosage
Inhaler (Asthma) - 12 years and older:
Maintenance dose: 1 puff twice daily OR 2 puffs once daily. Some patients may require 2 puffs twice daily (160/4.5 mcg/inhalation only).
Reliever dose: 1 additional puff as needed; if symptoms persist after a few minutes, another puff. Maximum 6 puffs on any single occasion.
Inhalation Capsule (Asthma) - 12 years and older:
Maintenance dose: 100 or 200 Inhalation Capsule twice daily.
Reliever dose: 1 additional capsule as needed; maximum 6 capsules on any single occasion, total daily dose normally ≤8 capsules (temporarily up to 12).
Inhalation Capsule (Asthma) - Children 4 years and older:
Maintenance dose: 100 Inhalation Capsule once daily.
Reliever dose: 1 additional capsule as needed; maximum 4 capsules on any single occasion, total daily dose normally ≤4 capsules (temporarily up to 8).
Inhalation Capsule (COPD) - 40 years and older:
200 Capsule: 2 capsules twice daily (max 4 capsules/day).
400 Capsule: 1 capsule twice daily (max 2 capsules/day).
Children (<12 years): Safety and efficacy not established for the inhaler.
Side effects
Common side effects: Cough, fungal infection of mouth, headache, hoarseness of voice, increased heart rate, musculoskeletal pain, nausea, respiratory tract infection, sore throat, vomiting.
Formoterol-related: Tremor, palpitations, headache; uncommon: cardiac arrhythmias, muscle cramps, hypersensitivity reactions (rash, edema, angioedema).
Budesonide-related: Hoarseness, oropharyngeal candidiasis, throat irritation, cutaneous hypersensitivity reactions, respiratory tract infections, immunosuppression, growth effects in children, glaucoma, cataract.
Precautions & warnings
- Not for relief of acute bronchospasm; use rescue inhaler.
- Do not stop abruptly.
- Rinse mouth with water after each use (prevents oral thrush).
- If paradoxical bronchospasm occurs, discontinue immediately and consult your doctor.
- Caution in diabetes mellitus, thyrotoxicosis, hypokalemia, severe hypertension, ischemic heart disease, tachycardia, severe heart failure, glaucoma, cataract, hypercorticism.
- Regular monitoring of height in children on long-term therapy.
- Caution during pregnancy and lactation.