Budexa 1 mg Respules 2 mL

Budexa 1 mg Respules 2 mL is a budesonide product used to help control and prevent asthma symptoms by reducing inflammation in the airways. Each respule contains 1 mg of budesonide in 2 mL of liquid, supplied in a strip/box of 10 packs by AXA Parenterals Ltd. Budesonide is a corticosteroid, not a quick-relief inhaler, and it is used as maintenance treatment for asthma control. It helps lower wheezing, cough, chest tightness, and shortness of breath over time.

How it works: Budesonide works by calming swelling and irritation inside the airways, which makes breathing easier over time. In this respule form, the medicine is inhaled as a mist into the lungs so it can act where asthma inflammation starts.

Budexa 1 mg Respules 2 mL is a higher-strength unit-dose budesonide product, so it is generally chosen for patients whose doctor wants a stronger maintenance dose than lower-strength options. Because this is the 1 mg strength, it may be used when symptoms are not controlled well enough with smaller doses or when a clinician specifically wants this amount in one respule. It is not meant for sudden asthma attacks, and it should only be used as directed by a doctor.

• Asthma maintenance treatment
• Prevention of asthma symptoms
• Reduction of airway inflammation
• Help with wheezing and chest tightness
• Long-term control therapy

• Use Budexa 1 mg Respules 2 mL exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Open the respule only when you are ready to use it and place the liquid in the nebulizer cup as directed.
• This product is for inhalation by nebulizer, not for swallowing or injecting.
• Breathe normally through the nebulizer until the mist stops and the full dose is delivered.
• Do not use it for sudden asthma symptoms; keep a rescue inhaler for emergencies if your doctor has prescribed one.
• Rinse your mouth and spit after use to help lower the risk of thrush.

Each Budexa 1 mg Respules 2 mL pack delivers 1 mg of budesonide per respule, which is a stronger single-dose unit than lower-strength budesonide respules. The exact frequency depends on the prescription and the patient’s asthma control; some people may use it once or twice daily, but the doctor decides the schedule and the maximum daily amount. Do not change how often you use Budexa 1 mg Respules 2 mL unless your prescriber tells you to.

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
• Throat irritation
• Mouth or throat yeast infection (thrush)
• Cough after inhalation
• Headache
• Unpleasant taste or smell
• Mild throat dryness

• Budexa 1 mg Respules 2 mL is not a rescue medicine and will not treat a sudden asthma attack.
• Because this is a 1 mg strength, use it only if your doctor has decided that this dose is right for you.
• Rinse your mouth after each use to lower the risk of oral thrush.
• Tell your doctor if you have active infections, tuberculosis, or frequent infections before starting.
• Use caution if you have glaucoma, cataracts, or any eye disease, since inhaled steroids can affect the eyes with long-term use.
• Tell your clinician about liver disease, because steroid exposure may be higher in some patients.
• If you are on oral steroids or have recently stopped them, your doctor may need to monitor you closely.

• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ketoconazole, itraconazole, ritonavir, or cobicistat may raise budesonide levels.
• Other corticosteroids may increase the risk of steroid side effects.
• Certain immune-suppressing medicines may increase infection risk when used together.
• Live vaccines may be less appropriate in some patients using corticosteroids; ask your doctor first.

Store Budexa 1 mg Respules 2 mL at room temperature in the original pack, protected from light, and do not use it if the liquid looks damaged or has been opened unexpectedly.