Budesonide

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Budesonide ,

Budesonide

Disease
Ulcerative colitis ,
Drug Class
Corticosteroids
Delivery Method
oral
Oral or Rectal or
Brand name:
Budesonide ,
Drug name:
Budesonide
Recommendations for pregnancy

Low risk in pregnancy; limited human data

Recommendations for breastfeeding

Compatible with breastfeeding

Most common side effects

Headache, respiratory infection, nausea, and symptoms of hypercorticism (too much steroids in your body). These symptoms include an increase in the size of the face and neck, acne, and bruising.

Other

Budesonide is a nonsystemic corticosteroid, which means it is released primarily in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, therefore causing fewer side effects. Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice regularly as it can increase the amount of budesonide in your body.

 

Budesonide is a generic prescription medication.

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