Budesonide ,
Budesonide
Disease
Ulcerative colitis
,
Drug Class
Corticosteroids
Delivery Method
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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Corticosteroids