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What is Pulmicort Flexhaler
BudesonideThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryBudesonide is a steroid medication used to treat inflammation in the lungs and intestines. It is commonly used to treat conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis. Budesonide was approved by the FDA in 1994 and is available in various forms, such as inhalers, tablets, and suspensions.
Rhinocortis the brand name
Pulmicort Flexhaler Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Rhinocort
Budesonide
1994
134
Effectiveness
How Pulmicort Flexhaler Affects PatientsBudesonide is a drug used to reduce inflammation in the respiratory and digestive systems. The amount of the drug that needs to be taken varies from person to person and it is generally considered to be very safe. However, people should be aware of the potential risks of taking this drug, such as an increased level of cortisol in the body, as well as a decreased ability of the adrenal glands to produce hormones.
How Pulmicort Flexhaler works in the bodyCorticosteroids are medications that reduce inflammation. They work by binding to a receptor and causing changes in gene expression. These changes result in decreased inflammation, decreased cell death, and increased production of anti-inflammatory proteins. Low doses of corticosteroids provide an anti-inflammatory effect, while higher doses are immunosuppressive, meaning they can weaken the immune system. At very high doses, corticosteroids can also affect the mineralocorticoid receptor, causing an increase in sodium levels and a decrease in potassium levels.
When to interrupt dosage
The measure of Pulmicort Flexhaler is contingent upon the diagnosed illness, including Vasomotor Rhinitis, Crohn's Disease and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dosage shifts, correlative to the delivery strategy (e.g. Enema; Kit; Tablet - Rectal or Respiratory (inhalation)) specified in the following table.Condition
Dosage
Administration
Proteinuria
, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.09 mg, 0.032 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.18 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.5 mg, 9.0 mg, 28.0 mg, 2.3 mg, 0.08 mg, 0.16 mg, 0.00008 mg/hour, 0.32 mg, 1.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 0.125 mg/mL, 4.0 mg, 0.064 mg/pump actuation, 0.4 mg/pump actuation, 0.1 mg/pump actuation, 2.0 mg/pump actuation, 0.2 mg/pump actuation, 0.182 mg/pump actuation
, Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Suspension, Suspension - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Aerosol, metered, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Rectal, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Rectal, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Enema; Kit; Tablet, Enema; Kit; Tablet - Rectal, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Capsule, coated pellets, Capsule, coated pellets - Oral, Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Inhalant - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Powder, metered, Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Cutaneous, Kit - Rectal, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Patch - Cutaneous, Patch
Asthma
, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.09 mg, 0.032 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.18 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.5 mg, 9.0 mg, 28.0 mg, 2.3 mg, 0.08 mg, 0.16 mg, 0.00008 mg/hour, 0.32 mg, 1.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 0.125 mg/mL, 4.0 mg, 0.064 mg/pump actuation, 0.4 mg/pump actuation, 0.1 mg/pump actuation, 2.0 mg/pump actuation, 0.2 mg/pump actuation, 0.182 mg/pump actuation
, Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Suspension, Suspension - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Aerosol, metered, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Rectal, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Rectal, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Enema; Kit; Tablet, Enema; Kit; Tablet - Rectal, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Capsule, coated pellets, Capsule, coated pellets - Oral, Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Inhalant - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Powder, metered, Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Cutaneous, Kit - Rectal, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Patch - Cutaneous, Patch
corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses
, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.09 mg, 0.032 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.18 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.5 mg, 9.0 mg, 28.0 mg, 2.3 mg, 0.08 mg, 0.16 mg, 0.00008 mg/hour, 0.32 mg, 1.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 0.125 mg/mL, 4.0 mg, 0.064 mg/pump actuation, 0.4 mg/pump actuation, 0.1 mg/pump actuation, 2.0 mg/pump actuation, 0.2 mg/pump actuation, 0.182 mg/pump actuation
, Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Suspension, Suspension - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Aerosol, metered, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Rectal, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Rectal, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Enema; Kit; Tablet, Enema; Kit; Tablet - Rectal, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Capsule, coated pellets, Capsule, coated pellets - Oral, Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Inhalant - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Powder, metered, Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Cutaneous, Kit - Rectal, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Patch - Cutaneous, Patch
Acute Coryza
, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.09 mg, 0.032 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.18 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.5 mg, 9.0 mg, 28.0 mg, 2.3 mg, 0.08 mg, 0.16 mg, 0.00008 mg/hour, 0.32 mg, 1.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 0.125 mg/mL, 4.0 mg, 0.064 mg/pump actuation, 0.4 mg/pump actuation, 0.1 mg/pump actuation, 2.0 mg/pump actuation, 0.2 mg/pump actuation, 0.182 mg/pump actuation
, Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Suspension, Suspension - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Aerosol, metered, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Rectal, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Rectal, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Enema; Kit; Tablet, Enema; Kit; Tablet - Rectal, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Capsule, coated pellets, Capsule, coated pellets - Oral, Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Inhalant - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Powder, metered, Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Cutaneous, Kit - Rectal, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Patch - Cutaneous, Patch
Collagenous Colitis
, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.09 mg, 0.032 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.18 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.5 mg, 9.0 mg, 28.0 mg, 2.3 mg, 0.08 mg, 0.16 mg, 0.00008 mg/hour, 0.32 mg, 1.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 0.125 mg/mL, 4.0 mg, 0.064 mg/pump actuation, 0.4 mg/pump actuation, 0.1 mg/pump actuation, 2.0 mg/pump actuation, 0.2 mg/pump actuation, 0.182 mg/pump actuation
, Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Suspension, Suspension - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Aerosol, metered, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Rectal, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Rectal, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Enema; Kit; Tablet, Enema; Kit; Tablet - Rectal, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Capsule, coated pellets, Capsule, coated pellets - Oral, Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Inhalant - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Powder, metered, Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Cutaneous, Kit - Rectal, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Patch - Cutaneous, Patch
Polyps, Nasal
, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.09 mg, 0.032 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.18 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.5 mg, 9.0 mg, 28.0 mg, 2.3 mg, 0.08 mg, 0.16 mg, 0.00008 mg/hour, 0.32 mg, 1.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 0.125 mg/mL, 4.0 mg, 0.064 mg/pump actuation, 0.4 mg/pump actuation, 0.1 mg/pump actuation, 2.0 mg/pump actuation, 0.2 mg/pump actuation, 0.182 mg/pump actuation
, Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Suspension, Suspension - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Aerosol, metered, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Rectal, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Rectal, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Enema; Kit; Tablet, Enema; Kit; Tablet - Rectal, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Capsule, coated pellets, Capsule, coated pellets - Oral, Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Inhalant - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Powder, metered, Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Cutaneous, Kit - Rectal, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Patch - Cutaneous, Patch
Nasal Congestion
, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.09 mg, 0.032 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.18 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.5 mg, 9.0 mg, 28.0 mg, 2.3 mg, 0.08 mg, 0.16 mg, 0.00008 mg/hour, 0.32 mg, 1.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 0.125 mg/mL, 4.0 mg, 0.064 mg/pump actuation, 0.4 mg/pump actuation, 0.1 mg/pump actuation, 2.0 mg/pump actuation, 0.2 mg/pump actuation, 0.182 mg/pump actuation
, Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Suspension, Suspension - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Aerosol, metered, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Rectal, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Rectal, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Enema; Kit; Tablet, Enema; Kit; Tablet - Rectal, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Capsule, coated pellets, Capsule, coated pellets - Oral, Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Inhalant - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Powder, metered, Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Cutaneous, Kit - Rectal, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Patch - Cutaneous, Patch
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.09 mg, 0.032 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.18 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.5 mg, 9.0 mg, 28.0 mg, 2.3 mg, 0.08 mg, 0.16 mg, 0.00008 mg/hour, 0.32 mg, 1.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 0.125 mg/mL, 4.0 mg, 0.064 mg/pump actuation, 0.4 mg/pump actuation, 0.1 mg/pump actuation, 2.0 mg/pump actuation, 0.2 mg/pump actuation, 0.182 mg/pump actuation
, Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Suspension, Suspension - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Aerosol, metered, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Rectal, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Rectal, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Enema; Kit; Tablet, Enema; Kit; Tablet - Rectal, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Capsule, coated pellets, Capsule, coated pellets - Oral, Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Inhalant - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Powder, metered, Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Cutaneous, Kit - Rectal, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Patch - Cutaneous, Patch
Allergic Reaction
, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.09 mg, 0.032 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.18 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.5 mg, 9.0 mg, 28.0 mg, 2.3 mg, 0.08 mg, 0.16 mg, 0.00008 mg/hour, 0.32 mg, 1.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 0.125 mg/mL, 4.0 mg, 0.064 mg/pump actuation, 0.4 mg/pump actuation, 0.1 mg/pump actuation, 2.0 mg/pump actuation, 0.2 mg/pump actuation, 0.182 mg/pump actuation
, Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Suspension, Suspension - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Aerosol, metered, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Rectal, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Rectal, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Enema; Kit; Tablet, Enema; Kit; Tablet - Rectal, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Capsule, coated pellets, Capsule, coated pellets - Oral, Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Inhalant - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Powder, metered, Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Cutaneous, Kit - Rectal, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Patch - Cutaneous, Patch
IGA Glomerulonephritis
, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.09 mg, 0.032 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.18 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.5 mg, 9.0 mg, 28.0 mg, 2.3 mg, 0.08 mg, 0.16 mg, 0.00008 mg/hour, 0.32 mg, 1.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 0.125 mg/mL, 4.0 mg, 0.064 mg/pump actuation, 0.4 mg/pump actuation, 0.1 mg/pump actuation, 2.0 mg/pump actuation, 0.2 mg/pump actuation, 0.182 mg/pump actuation
, Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Suspension, Suspension - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Aerosol, metered, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Rectal, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Rectal, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Enema; Kit; Tablet, Enema; Kit; Tablet - Rectal, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Capsule, coated pellets, Capsule, coated pellets - Oral, Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Inhalant - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Powder, metered, Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Cutaneous, Kit - Rectal, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Patch - Cutaneous, Patch
Rhino Sinusitis
, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.09 mg, 0.032 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.18 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.5 mg, 9.0 mg, 28.0 mg, 2.3 mg, 0.08 mg, 0.16 mg, 0.00008 mg/hour, 0.32 mg, 1.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 0.125 mg/mL, 4.0 mg, 0.064 mg/pump actuation, 0.4 mg/pump actuation, 0.1 mg/pump actuation, 2.0 mg/pump actuation, 0.2 mg/pump actuation, 0.182 mg/pump actuation
, Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Suspension, Suspension - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Aerosol, metered, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Rectal, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Rectal, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Enema; Kit; Tablet, Enema; Kit; Tablet - Rectal, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Capsule, coated pellets, Capsule, coated pellets - Oral, Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Inhalant - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Powder, metered, Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Cutaneous, Kit - Rectal, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Patch - Cutaneous, Patch
Crohn Disease
, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.09 mg, 0.032 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.18 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.5 mg, 9.0 mg, 28.0 mg, 2.3 mg, 0.08 mg, 0.16 mg, 0.00008 mg/hour, 0.32 mg, 1.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 0.125 mg/mL, 4.0 mg, 0.064 mg/pump actuation, 0.4 mg/pump actuation, 0.1 mg/pump actuation, 2.0 mg/pump actuation, 0.2 mg/pump actuation, 0.182 mg/pump actuation
, Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Suspension, Suspension - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Aerosol, metered, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Rectal, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Rectal, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Enema; Kit; Tablet, Enema; Kit; Tablet - Rectal, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Capsule, coated pellets, Capsule, coated pellets - Oral, Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Inhalant - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Powder, metered, Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Cutaneous, Kit - Rectal, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Patch - Cutaneous, Patch
Itching
, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.09 mg, 0.032 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.18 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.5 mg, 9.0 mg, 28.0 mg, 2.3 mg, 0.08 mg, 0.16 mg, 0.00008 mg/hour, 0.32 mg, 1.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 0.125 mg/mL, 4.0 mg, 0.064 mg/pump actuation, 0.4 mg/pump actuation, 0.1 mg/pump actuation, 2.0 mg/pump actuation, 0.2 mg/pump actuation, 0.182 mg/pump actuation
, Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Suspension, Suspension - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Aerosol, metered, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Rectal, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Rectal, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Enema; Kit; Tablet, Enema; Kit; Tablet - Rectal, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Capsule, coated pellets, Capsule, coated pellets - Oral, Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Inhalant - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Powder, metered, Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Cutaneous, Kit - Rectal, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Patch - Cutaneous, Patch
maintenance therapy
, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.09 mg, 0.032 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.18 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.5 mg, 9.0 mg, 28.0 mg, 2.3 mg, 0.08 mg, 0.16 mg, 0.00008 mg/hour, 0.32 mg, 1.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 0.125 mg/mL, 4.0 mg, 0.064 mg/pump actuation, 0.4 mg/pump actuation, 0.1 mg/pump actuation, 2.0 mg/pump actuation, 0.2 mg/pump actuation, 0.182 mg/pump actuation
, Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Suspension, Suspension - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Aerosol, metered, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Rectal, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Rectal, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Enema; Kit; Tablet, Enema; Kit; Tablet - Rectal, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Capsule, coated pellets, Capsule, coated pellets - Oral, Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Inhalant - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Powder, metered, Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Cutaneous, Kit - Rectal, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Patch - Cutaneous, Patch
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.09 mg, 0.032 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.18 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.5 mg, 9.0 mg, 28.0 mg, 2.3 mg, 0.08 mg, 0.16 mg, 0.00008 mg/hour, 0.32 mg, 1.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 0.125 mg/mL, 4.0 mg, 0.064 mg/pump actuation, 0.4 mg/pump actuation, 0.1 mg/pump actuation, 2.0 mg/pump actuation, 0.2 mg/pump actuation, 0.182 mg/pump actuation
, Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Suspension, Suspension - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Aerosol, metered, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Rectal, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Rectal, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Enema; Kit; Tablet, Enema; Kit; Tablet - Rectal, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Capsule, coated pellets, Capsule, coated pellets - Oral, Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Inhalant - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Powder, metered, Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Cutaneous, Kit - Rectal, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Patch - Cutaneous, Patch
Ulcerative Colitis
, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.09 mg, 0.032 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.18 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.5 mg, 9.0 mg, 28.0 mg, 2.3 mg, 0.08 mg, 0.16 mg, 0.00008 mg/hour, 0.32 mg, 1.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 0.125 mg/mL, 4.0 mg, 0.064 mg/pump actuation, 0.4 mg/pump actuation, 0.1 mg/pump actuation, 2.0 mg/pump actuation, 0.2 mg/pump actuation, 0.182 mg/pump actuation
, Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Suspension, Suspension - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Aerosol, metered, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Rectal, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Rectal, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Enema; Kit; Tablet, Enema; Kit; Tablet - Rectal, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Capsule, coated pellets, Capsule, coated pellets - Oral, Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Inhalant - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Powder, metered, Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Cutaneous, Kit - Rectal, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Patch - Cutaneous, Patch
Vasomotor Rhinitis
, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.09 mg, 0.032 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.18 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.5 mg, 9.0 mg, 28.0 mg, 2.3 mg, 0.08 mg, 0.16 mg, 0.00008 mg/hour, 0.32 mg, 1.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 0.125 mg/mL, 4.0 mg, 0.064 mg/pump actuation, 0.4 mg/pump actuation, 0.1 mg/pump actuation, 2.0 mg/pump actuation, 0.2 mg/pump actuation, 0.182 mg/pump actuation
, Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Suspension, Suspension - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Aerosol, metered, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Rectal, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Rectal, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Enema; Kit; Tablet, Enema; Kit; Tablet - Rectal, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Capsule, coated pellets, Capsule, coated pellets - Oral, Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Inhalant - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Powder, metered, Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Cutaneous, Kit - Rectal, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Patch - Cutaneous, Patch
Crohn's Disease
, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.09 mg, 0.032 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.18 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.5 mg, 9.0 mg, 28.0 mg, 2.3 mg, 0.08 mg, 0.16 mg, 0.00008 mg/hour, 0.32 mg, 1.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 0.125 mg/mL, 4.0 mg, 0.064 mg/pump actuation, 0.4 mg/pump actuation, 0.1 mg/pump actuation, 2.0 mg/pump actuation, 0.2 mg/pump actuation, 0.182 mg/pump actuation
, Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Suspension, Suspension - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Aerosol, metered, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Rectal, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Rectal, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Enema; Kit; Tablet, Enema; Kit; Tablet - Rectal, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Capsule, coated pellets, Capsule, coated pellets - Oral, Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Inhalant - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Powder, metered, Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Cutaneous, Kit - Rectal, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Patch - Cutaneous, Patch
Crohn Disease
, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.09 mg, 0.032 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.18 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.5 mg, 9.0 mg, 28.0 mg, 2.3 mg, 0.08 mg, 0.16 mg, 0.00008 mg/hour, 0.32 mg, 1.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 0.125 mg/mL, 4.0 mg, 0.064 mg/pump actuation, 0.4 mg/pump actuation, 0.1 mg/pump actuation, 2.0 mg/pump actuation, 0.2 mg/pump actuation, 0.182 mg/pump actuation
, Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Suspension, Suspension - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Aerosol, metered, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Rectal, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Rectal, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Enema; Kit; Tablet, Enema; Kit; Tablet - Rectal, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Capsule, coated pellets, Capsule, coated pellets - Oral, Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Inhalant - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Powder, metered, Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Cutaneous, Kit - Rectal, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Patch - Cutaneous, Patch
Warnings
Pulmicort Flexhaler has five contraindications and must not be taken when experiencing any of the conditions listed in the table below.Pulmicort Flexhaler ContraindicationsCondition
Risk Level
Notes
Asthma
Do Not Combine
Severe Hepatic Impairment
Do Not Combine
primary treatment of status asthmaticus
Do Not Combine
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Budesonide may interact with Pulse Frequency
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Budesonide may interact with Pulse Frequency
Common Pulmicort Flexhaler Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
2-Methoxyethanol
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Budesonide is combined with 2-Methoxyethanol.
9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Budesonide is combined with 9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A.
Abatacept
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Budesonide is combined with Abatacept.
Abemaciclib
Major
The metabolism of Abemaciclib can be increased when combined with Budesonide.
Abetimus
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Budesonide is combined with Abetimus.
Pulmicort Flexhaler Toxicity & Overdose RiskTaking too much corticosteroid medication can lead to an excessive amount of the hormone in the body and suppress the adrenal gland. If this happens, reduce the dosage of corticosteroids until the levels are back to normal. For mice, a 200mg oral dose is fatal for female mice, and a 400mg oral dose is fatal for male mice.
Pulmicort Flexhaler Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Pulmicort Flexhaler?
516 active studies are assessing the potential of Pulmicort Flexhaler for treating Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Ulcerative Colitis and Allergic conditions.Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Asthma
159 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 4, Early Phase 1, Phase 3
Ulcerative Colitis
99 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 3, Phase 1, Phase 4, Early Phase 1
Crohn Disease
0 Actively Recruiting
Rhino Sinusitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Collagenous Colitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Vasomotor Rhinitis
0 Actively Recruiting
maintenance therapy
0 Actively Recruiting
corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses
0 Actively Recruiting
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
100 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Early Phase 1, Phase 4
Nasal Congestion
1 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Polyps, Nasal
0 Actively Recruiting
Crohn Disease
0 Actively Recruiting
Allergic Reaction
3 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 4
IGA Glomerulonephritis
2 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3
Proteinuria
5 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 4
Itching
10 Actively Recruiting
Phase 4, Phase 3, Phase 2, Phase 1
Acute Coryza
0 Actively Recruiting
Crohn's Disease
35 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 3, Phase 4
Pulmicort Flexhaler Reviews: What are patients saying about Pulmicort Flexhaler?
5Patient Review
11/19/2011 I have COPD and sleep apnea, and this treatment has drastically improved my quality of life. I no longer wheeze or feel uncomfortable in my chest and throat.
5Patient Review
7/4/2012 Worked immediately after the first nebulizer treatment. After 3 years of continuous shortness of breath + constant migraines, I can finally breathe normally again. It took 4 pulmonologists to figure my diagnosis out, but it was worth it in the end!
5Patient Review
4/17/2014 I've used Pulmicort for 20 years to manage my asthma, and it's been great! I'm able to go without it during seasons when my asthma is less active. I only use one puff daily most of the year, and can't remember the last time I needed my rescue inhaler.
5Patient Review
3/26/2014 After years of struggling to breathe, this drug has allowed me to live a normal life again. I am so grateful for its existence.
5Patient Review
5/7/20105Patient Review
10/19/20105Patient Review
3/3/2014 Unfortunately, this treatment didn't help my cough or breathing problems at all.
4.3Patient Review
9/16/2012 I'm 60 years old and have been using Pulmicort for about 23 years. I just had my first DEXA scan to check for bone loss, and the results were not good. The technician said that Pulmicort can cause bone loss, and once it happens, there is no reversing it without adding more drugs into the mix (which comes with its own risks). So I'm getting off of Pulmicort as soon as possible. If you're thinking about using this medication, please do your research on the potential side effects first.
4.3Patient Review
9/4/2015 WARNING! I'm 64 and have severe osteoporosis in my lower back and hips because of the Pulmicort. One asthma doctor warned me to stop taking it about four years ago, but the damage is irreversible.
3.7Patient Review
12/27/2012 I'm dieting and exercising, but I haven't seen any results. I think the inhaler might be to blame.
3.7Patient Review
9/15/2012 My son used this with great success and no negative effects!
3.3Patient Review
12/9/2014 This drug has helped with my asthma, but unfortunately comes with the side effect of vaginal bleeding. As soon as I stop taking it, the bleeding stops; so, there's no doubt in my mind that this is the cause.
3Patient Review
11/23/2011 I'm a 59-year-old woman who started vaginal bleeding after two weeks of taking this medication. I was also given Xopenex HFA, so I'm not sure which is the cause. The bleeding eased off and then stopped, but then it started again. Has anyone else had this experience? My doctor says it's not a side effect.
3Patient Review
12/31/2012 I had been using Pulmicort through a nebulizer, but I told my consultant last month that I didn't think it was effective. He said it was more of a "placebo" effect, which didn't sit well with me.
3Patient Review
10/19/20102.7Patient Review
7/18/2012 One hour after taking the medication, I started feeling really sick. I threw up my dinner, got chills and felt like I was going to faint. My throat felt weird and I had a terrible taste in my mouth.
2.3Patient Review
9/24/2013 I'm a bit confused about how to use this properly. I lost the directions, and the instructions from my doctor differed from what was written on the patient information pamphlet.
2Patient Review
7/26/20111Patient Review
10/22/2016 This flexhaler is really complicated and not user friendly. I needed to go back to the doctor just to figure out how to use it, which defeats the purpose of having a medication you can take at home.
Patient Q&A Section about pulmicort flexhaler
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.What is the Pulmicort Flexhaler used for?
"Pulmicort Flexhaler is a powder inhaled corticosteroid used to treat and prevent symptoms of asthma in adults and children aged 6 and over."
Answered by AI
How often do you use Pulmicort Flexhaler?
"People usually take Pulmicort Flexhaler twice a day, once in the morning and once at night. If you are using Pulmicort Flexhaler, your doctor will let you know how many puffs you need to take for each dose."
Answered by AI
Is Pulmicort Flexhaler a steroid?
"Pulmicort Flexhaler is a type of inhaler that contains a powder form of the steroid budesonide. It is used to prevent asthma attacks by helping to reduce inflammation in the airways."
Answered by AI
What is the difference between Pulmicort and Pulmicort Flexhaler?
"Pulmicort is a good option for controlling and preventing asthma symptoms in children, but it is not a rescue inhaler and requires a jet nebulizer machine. The most effective class of medicines for managing asthma is inhaled corticosteroids, and Pulmicort Flexhaler is a good option for this."
Answered by AI