Budamate 200 Transhaler (Formoterol 6mcg / Budesonide 200mcg)

Medical Description

Budamate 200 transhaler is used for the treatment and maintenance of respiratory conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) respectively. Budamate 200 transhaler contains a combination of formoterol and budesonide as active ingredients. Formoterol is a long-acting bronchodilator, while budesonide is an inhaled steroid medicine, that acts by relaxing the airways muscle and reducing inflammation, thus easing breathing. This medicine is used when asthma cannot be adequately controlled by other short-acting medicine and inhaled steroids. You should not increase the dose or stop the treatment on your own even if you feel better, as it can reduce the effectiveness or cause side effects of the treatment. Inform your doctor if you are already taking any other medicines for any other condition. Rinse your mouth after 15 mins of using this inhaler to maintain oral hygiene and prevent oral infections.

uses

Budamate 200 transhaler is used for the treatment of asthma when the condition is not adequately controlled by other medicines. It is also used as a maintenance medicine in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

contraindications

If you are allergic to budesonide, formoterol, or any components of Budamate 200 transhaler.
If you are suffering from acute breathlessness as seen in a severe attack of asthma or COPD or cases of a collapsed airway.

Side effects of Budamate 200mcg Transhaler 120md

Headache
Dizziness
Nausea
Vomiting
Stomach discomfort
Body pain
Sore throat
Hoarseness of voice

Talk to your doctor if
You have severe liver problems.
You have diabetes or a lung infection.
You have problems with your heart like high blood pressure, heart failure, etc.
Your asthma condition is suddenly worsening.
You have an overactive thyroid gland.
You have a low blood potassium level.
You feel that the treatment is ineffective.
You are on any medicines that suppress immunity; there is an increased chance of developing infections. Necessary vaccinations and care should be taken to avoid this.
Orally inhaled steroidal medicines may cause growth retardation in children. Hence, growth monitoring is recommended.
Keep taking this medicine as prescribed, even if your symptoms go away. Your doctor will reduce your dose when required.
Abruptly stopping the medicine can be dangerous and should be strictly avoided.

Mode of Action of Budamate 200mcg Transhaler 120md

How Does It Work?
Budesonide is a corticosteroid medicine, which on inhalation reduces inflammation in the airways in a dose-dependent manner, thus reduces the chances of worsening asthma.
Formoterol acts on the muscles in the airway tract. In the presence of inflammation (like in asthma), these muscles lead to constriction of the airway and causing breathlessness.
Formoterol relaxes these muscles, facilitating the opening of the airway and thus relieving breathlessness.

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Directions for Use of Budamate 200mcg Transhaler 120md

Learn the proper technique of using this inhaler from your doctor, if possible use it in front of them for the first time so that they may check.
The medicine is packed in the inhaler and you need to puff it through your mouth deep into your airways.
There is a counter which subtracts 1 after each puff so that you may keep a track of your remaining dose. Never use your inhaler once the counter shows 000, it’s time to dispose of and start with a new inhaler.

Interactions of Budamate 200mcg Transhaler 120md

Interactions with other medicines
Concomitant use of Budamate 200 transhaler along with medicines such as Ketoconazole (anti-fungal medicine), Ritonavir (used in HIV infection) and Clarithromycin (antibiotic) should be avoided as it may alter the effects of this medicine.
Effects of this medicine can be weakened by some medicines used to control blood pressure or treat heart-related illnesses like Propranolol, Atenolol and others belonging to the same class.
Concomitant treatment with Quinidine, Disopyramide, Procainamide, Phenothiazines, Antihistamines (like Terfenadine), medicines used in psychiatric illness like Isocarboxazid, Doxepin can lead to increased chances of developing disorders related to the heart rhythm.
You may be at an increased risk of experiencing cardiac side effects when taking L-Dopa (used in Parkinson’s diseases), L-thyroxine (thyroid hormone) along with this medicine.
Medicines like Procarbazine (anti-cancer) can lead to a rise in blood pressure if used simultaneously with this medicine. It is important to inform your anaesthetist about your asthma medications to avoiding interactions of this medicine with some anaesthetic agents (like Diazepam, Amobarbital).
Low potassium levels caused due to this medicine may lead to increased chances of heart disorders if you are taking Digitalis (used for heart failure). Also, water-pills except the potassium-sparing ones lead to lowering of potassium in body and caution is advised if you are taking these along with this medicine.

Storage and disposal of Budamate 200mcg Transhaler 120md

Store below 30°C in a cool and dry place, protected from direct sunlight, moisture, and heat. Keep it away from children and pets. Discard any unused medicine properly, do not flush in the toilet or throw it into the drain.

Dosage of Budamate 200mcg Transhaler 120md

Overdose
The symptoms of overdose are headache, nausea, vomiting, palpitations, increased heartbeats, increased blood glucose, low potassium levels, and change in the heart’s rhythm. Consult your doctor if you experience any symptoms or think may have taken too much of this medicine.
Missed a Dose
If you miss any dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one.