Budecort Respules 1 mg/2 mL

Budecort Respules 1 mg/2 mL is a prescription budesonide product supplied as inhalation respules, with 1 mg of budesonide in each 2 mL unit. Budesonide is a corticosteroid medicine that helps reduce inflammation in the airways. It is used to help control asthma and other breathing problems caused by swollen, irritated air passages. Budecort Respules 1 mg/2 mL is not a quick-relief rescue medicine for sudden asthma attacks.

How it works: Budesonide works by calming inflammation in the airways so they are less swollen and less sensitive to triggers. With Budecort Respules 1 mg/2 mL, the medication is inhaled as a liquid from the respule so it can reach the lungs directly.

Budecort Respules 1 mg/2 mL is a higher-strength budesonide respule, so it is generally chosen for people whose symptoms require a stronger anti-inflammatory dose under a doctor’s direction. Because there are no other strengths or forms listed here, this product represents a full 1 mg dose per respule rather than a lower-dose option that might be used for milder control needs.

• Maintenance treatment of asthma
• Reducing airway inflammation
• Helping prevent asthma symptoms
• Long-term control of wheeze and shortness of breath
• Adjunct treatment for inflammatory airway conditions as prescribed

• Use Budecort Respules 1 mg/2 mL exactly as your doctor prescribes and only with the nebulizer device recommended for this medicine.
• Open one respule and empty the full 2 mL into the nebulizer cup; do not swallow it.
• Breathe in the mist slowly and evenly through the mouthpiece or face mask until the cup is empty.
• Do not mix this respule with other medicines in the nebulizer unless your prescriber or pharmacist says it is okay.
• Rinse your mouth with water after each dose and spit it out to help lower the risk of throat irritation and oral thrush.
• Use it on a regular schedule for control, even if you feel well; it is not meant for immediate relief of a sudden asthma flare.

Each Budecort Respules 1 mg/2 mL unit delivers 1 mg of budesonide in 2 mL. The number of doses per day depends on the prescriber’s plan and the patient’s age and condition; this higher-strength respule may be used once or twice daily, but the doctor decides the schedule and the maximum daily dose. Do not change how often you use Budecort Respules 1 mg/2 mL unless your clinician tells you to.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Budesonide may include:

• Throat irritation
• Hoarseness
• Cough during or after inhalation
• White patches in the mouth or throat (oral thrush), especially if the mouth is not rinsed after use
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Headache
• Mild upset stomach

• Budecort Respules 1 mg/2 mL is a higher-strength steroid product, so use it only as prescribed by a clinician who has assessed your asthma control needs.
• It is not a rescue inhaler and will not stop a sudden asthma attack; keep your fast-acting inhaler available if prescribed.
• Tell your doctor if you have a current infection, including tuberculosis, eye disease, liver problems, or a history of oral thrush.
• Use caution if you have recently switched from oral steroids, because your body may need time to adjust.
• Rinse and spit after each nebulized dose to reduce thrush risk and throat irritation.
• Do not stop this medicine suddenly without medical advice if you have been using it regularly.
• Tell your clinician if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy so they can decide whether the benefits outweigh the risks.

• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ketoconazole, itraconazole, clarithromycin, or ritonavir can increase budesonide levels.
• Other corticosteroids can add to steroid side effects when used together.
• Live vaccines may need special timing or caution if you are taking corticosteroids.
• Some HIV, hepatitis, or antifungal medicines may interact and require monitoring.

Store Budecort Respules 1 mg/2 mL in the original foil or carton at room temperature, away from light and moisture, and do not use a respule if the liquid has changed color or contains particles.