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Budesonide is used to treat a type of inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn s disease).
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entocort Ec
Uses
Budesonide is used to treat a type of inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn s disease).
Storage
- Store at room temperature (77 degrees F or 25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
- Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) is permitted.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Symptoms of overdose may include: generalized swelling, unusual fatigue and sluggishness.
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Entocort EC , Pulmicort , |
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ENTOCORT EC |
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Entocort EC Capsule (Capsule 3 mg) |
Entocort EC (budesonide) 3 mg |
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How To Use
- Take Entocort Ec by mouth usually once daily in the morning; or as directed by your doctor.
- The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.
- Do not crush or chew Entocort Ec.
- Swallow the medication whole.
- Use Entocort Ec exactly as prescribed.
- Do not increase your dose, take it more frequently, or use it for a longer period of time than prescribed because it may increase your chance of serious side effects.
- Do not stop taking Entocort Ec without consulting your doctor.
- Some conditions may become worse when Entocort Ec is abruptly stopped.
- Your dose may need to be gradually decreased.
Side Effects
- Headache, nausea, dizziness, increased sweating, stomach upset, or may occur.
- If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor.
- Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: trouble breathing, fever, pain (e.g., back, stomach/abdominal, or generalized pain).
- Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: chest pain, swelling of the tongue or face/legs/arms, vision problems, easy bruising, tingling or numbness of the hands/feet, tremor, unusually fast heartbeat, trouble sleeping, mental/mood changes, rash, acne, urination problems (e.g., inability to urinate or increase in nighttime urination), changes in menstrual period, increased hair growth (body hair).
- Contact your doctor if you experience any of the signs of low steroid levels: unusual weakness, weight loss, vomiting, fainting, dizziness.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: liver problems, tuberculosis, high blood pressure, diabetes, brittle bones (osteoporosis), stomach problems (e.g., peptic ulcer), personal or family history of eye problems (e.g., cataracts, glaucoma), any allergies (especially to other steroid medications like prednisone).
- Avoid contact with people currently infected with the chicken pox or the measles.
- Consult your doctor immediately if you think you have been exposed to the chicken pox or measles virus.
- Serious infection or injury, emotional stress, or major surgery may increase your bodies need for steroids.
- Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details.
- Caution is advised when using Entocort Ec in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to the effects of Entocort Ec.
- Entocort Ec should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- Based on information for similar drugs, budesonide may pass into breast milk.
- Therefore, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
- If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not double the dose to catch up.
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially: azole antifungals (e.g., itraconazole, ketoconazole), cimetidine, protease inhibitors (e.g., indinavir, ritonavir), macrolide antibiotics (e.g., clarithromycin, erythromycin), rifampin, mifepristone.
- Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while using Entocort Ec unless your doctor instructs you otherwise.
- This product may affect the results of certain lab tests.
- Make sure laboratory personnel and your doctors know you use Entocort Ec.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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