Budecort Rotacaps 200 mcg

Budecort Rotacaps 200 mcg is a prescription inhaled corticosteroid medicine that contains 200 micrograms of budesonide in each rotacap. It is used with a Rotahaler-style inhalation device to help prevent and control asthma symptoms by reducing inflammation in the airways. Budecort Rotacaps 200 mcg is not a rescue inhaler and does not treat sudden asthma attacks. It is made by Cipla and is supplied as a strip/box of 10 rotacaps.

How it works: Budesonide in Budecort Rotacaps 200 mcg works by calming swelling and irritation inside the airways, making breathing easier over time. The rotacap form is placed in an inhalation device so the powder can be breathed deep into the lungs, where it acts locally to help prevent asthma symptoms.

Budecort Rotacaps 200 mcg is a mid-strength option between Budecort Rotacaps 100 mcg and Budecort Rotacaps 400 mcg, so it may suit patients who need more anti-inflammatory effect than the 100 mcg strength but do not yet need the 400 mcg strength. Because it is inhaled directly into the lungs, it is intended for regular controller use rather than quick relief, and a doctor may choose this strength when a step-up or step-down from other budesonide strengths is appropriate.

• Asthma maintenance treatment
• Prevention of wheezing
• Reduction of airway inflammation
• Long-term symptom control
• Controller therapy for patients needing a 200 mcg budesonide inhaled dose

• Use Budecort Rotacaps 200 mcg only with the inhalation device your doctor or pharmacist recommends; do not swallow the rotacap.
• Place one rotacap in the device just before use and inhale the powder deeply and steadily through the mouthpiece.
• Do not open, chew, or crush the rotacap.
• Rinse your mouth and spit after each use to help lower the risk of oral thrush and hoarseness.
• Use it regularly at the times prescribed, even if you feel well, because it works as a controller medicine.
• If you need a rescue inhaler more often than usual, contact your doctor rather than taking extra Budecort Rotacaps 200 mcg on your own.

Each Budecort Rotacaps 200 mcg delivers 200 micrograms of budesonide per inhalation. The dosing frequency and total daily amount depend on your asthma severity and your doctor’s plan; this strength is often used as part of a twice-daily controller regimen, and the maximum daily dose should be set by the prescriber rather than changed on your own. Because this is a higher-strength inhaled corticosteroid than the 100 mcg version, it should be used only when a clinician has decided this dose is appropriate.

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

Common side effects of Budesonide may include:

• Hoarseness or voice changes
• Sore throat
• Oral thrush (white patches in the mouth)
• Cough after inhalation
• Mouth irritation
• Headache
• Mild nasal or throat dryness

• Do not use Budecort Rotacaps 200 mcg for sudden asthma attacks; keep a rescue inhaler for quick relief.
• Tell your clinician if you are switching from oral steroids, because dose changes may need to be gradual.
• Use caution if you have glaucoma, cataracts, tuberculosis, or untreated infections.
• Rinse and spit after each dose to reduce the chance of oral fungal infection.
• If you are using the 200 mcg strength because lower strengths were not enough, follow the exact prescribed schedule and do not self-increase the dose.
• Let your doctor know if you have liver problems, as steroid exposure may be higher in some patients.
• Avoid stopping suddenly without medical advice if you have been using inhaled steroids regularly and your asthma is not well controlled.

• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ketoconazole, itraconazole, clarithromycin, ritonavir, or cobicistat may raise budesonide levels.
• Other corticosteroids, including oral, inhaled, nasal, or topical steroids, can add to steroid side effects when used together.
• Live vaccines may need special consideration if you are significantly immunosuppressed.
• Some medicines for HIV or fungal infections can interact with budesonide and require monitoring.

Store Budecort Rotacaps 200 mcg in the original strip/box at room temperature, protected from moisture and excessive heat, and keep the rotacaps dry until use.