SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Pulmicort

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Pulmicort

Pulmicort has 46 Side Effects total
11 are Life Threatening
3 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Pulmicort

Pulmicort is also known by the generic name Budesonide

USES:
Budesonide is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works directly in the lungs to make breathing easier by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways.

This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work immediately and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed.

Pulmicort has 11 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - Cataracts is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pulmicort

Critical Seriousness - Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pulmicort

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Calcification or Density of Bone - Osteopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pulmicort

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pulmicort

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pulmicort

Critical Seriousness - Increased Pressure in Eyes - Glaucoma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pulmicort

Critical Seriousness - Increased Pressure in the Eye - Ocular Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pulmicort

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pulmicort

Critical Seriousness - Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality - Psychotic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pulmicort

Critical Seriousness - Paradoxical Bronchospasm is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pulmicort

Critical Seriousness - Reduction in the Body's Resistance to Infection - Immunosuppression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pulmicort

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Pulmicort has 3 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Cough is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Pulmicort Throat Pain - Sore Throat is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Pulmicort Voice Disorder - Voice Changes is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Pulmicort Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Pulmicort

Pulmicort Drug-Drug Interactions

Pulmicort has interactions of severe seriousness with 4 drug(s):

Pulmicort has 1 severe interactions with Efalizumab. Click here to see them

Pulmicort has 1 severe interactions with Natalizumab. Click here to see them

Pulmicort has 1 severe interactions with Raptiva. Click here to see them

Pulmicort has 1 severe interactions with Tysabri. Click here to see them

Pulmicort has interactions of serious seriousness with 2 drug(s).

Pulmicort has interactions of moderate seriousness with 107 drug(s).

Pulmicort has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Pulmicort has 17 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Pulmicort.

Pulmicort Inhalation Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Relative Contraindications

Fungal Infections - Infection caused by a Fungus is a contraindication of Pulmicort.

Herpes Simplex Infection is a contraindication of Pulmicort.

Inactive Tuberculosis is a contraindication of Pulmicort.

Ocular Herpes Simplex - Herpes Simplex Infection of the Eye is a contraindication of Pulmicort.

Parasitic Infection - Infection due to a Parasite is a contraindication of Pulmicort.

Pulmonary Tuberculosis - TB involving the Lungs is a contraindication of Pulmicort.

Uncontrolled Bacterial Infections - Bacterial Infection that is not under control is a contraindication of Pulmicort.

Varicella Contact - Exposure to the Chickenpox is a contraindication of Pulmicort.

Varicella Zoster Virus Infection - Infection caused by the Varicella Zoster Virus is a contraindication of Pulmicort.

Viral Infection - Infection caused by a Virus is a contraindication of Pulmicort.

Contraindication Warnings

Cataracts is a contraindication of Pulmicort.

Glaucoma - Increased Pressure in Eyes is a contraindication of Pulmicort.

Hypercortisolism - Cushing's Syndrome is a contraindication of Pulmicort.

Ocular Hypertension - Increased Pressure in the Eye is a contraindication of Pulmicort.

Oropharyngeal Candidiasis - Candidiasis Fungal Infection of the Oropharynx is a contraindication of Pulmicort.

Osteopenia - Decreased Calcification or Density of Bone is a contraindication of Pulmicort.

Osteoporosis is a contraindication of Pulmicort.

Pulmicort has 14 related brands and strengths:

Budesonide 0.25 Mg/2 Ml Neb Suspension

Budesonide 0.5 Mg/2 Ml Neb Suspension

Budesonide 1 Mg/2 Ml Neb Suspension

Budesonide 180 Mcg/Inhalation Breath Activated Powder Aerosol

Budesonide 32 Mcg/Actuation Nasal Spray

Budesonide 90 Mcg/Inhalation Breath Activated Powder Aerosol

Budesonide Er 3 Mg 24 Hr Cap

Entocort Ec 3 Mg 24 Hr Cap

Pulmicort 0.25 Mg/2 Ml Neb Suspension

Pulmicort 0.5 Mg/2 Ml Neb Suspension

Pulmicort 1 Mg/2 Ml Neb Suspension

Pulmicort Flexhaler 180 Mcg/Inhalation Breath Activated

Pulmicort Flexhaler 90 Mcg/Inhalation Breath Activated

Rhinocort Aqua 32 Mcg/Actuation Nasal Spray

Pulmicort - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.