Derinide 100 Inhaler CFC Free

Derinide 100 Inhaler CFC Free is a budesonide inhaler used to help control and prevent asthma symptoms. Each inhaler delivers budesonide 100 micrograms per actuation, and it belongs to the inhaled corticosteroid class. It is used as a maintenance medicine to reduce airway inflammation and lower the chance of wheezing, chest tightness, cough, and shortness of breath. Derinide 100 Inhaler CFC Free is not a rescue inhaler and will not work quickly during an asthma attack.

How it works: Budesonide works by calming swelling and irritation in the airways, which makes breathing easier over time. In the inhaler form, the medicine goes straight into the lungs so it can work where asthma inflammation starts.

Derinide 100 Inhaler CFC Free is the lower-strength budesonide inhaler option in this product line, so it is often chosen when a doctor wants to start with a smaller inhaled corticosteroid dose or fine-tune long-term control. Because it is an inhaler, the medicine is delivered directly to the lungs, which can help limit whole-body exposure compared with higher oral steroid doses. A clinician may choose this strength when a patient needs regular controller therapy but does not need a higher budesonide dose.

• Maintenance treatment of asthma
• Prevention of wheezing and chest tightness
• Reduction of airway inflammation
• Help with ongoing asthma symptom control
• Long-term controller therapy, not quick relief

• Use Derinide 100 Inhaler CFC Free exactly as your doctor prescribes, usually on a regular schedule every day.
• Shake and prepare the inhaler if directed by the product instructions, then breathe in the dose through the mouthpiece as instructed.
• Exhale fully before inhaling the medicine, and inhale slowly and deeply so the dose can reach the lungs.
• Hold your breath for a few seconds after inhaling, then breathe out gently.
• Rinse your mouth and spit after each use to help lower the risk of oral thrush and hoarseness.
• Do not use it to treat sudden asthma symptoms; keep a fast-acting rescue inhaler available for attacks.

Derinide 100 Inhaler CFC Free provides 100 micrograms of budesonide per inhalation, so the amount taken depends on the number of puffs your doctor prescribes. It may be used once or twice daily depending on the individual asthma plan, and the maximum daily amount should be set by the prescriber based on age, symptoms, and response. This strength is meant for a doctor-directed maintenance schedule and should not be increased or decreased on your own.

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

Common side effects of Budesonide may include:

• Hoarse voice
• Throat irritation
• Mouth or throat fungal infection (oral thrush)
• Cough after inhalation
• Dry mouth
• Headache
• Mild bitter or unusual taste

• Do not use Derinide 100 Inhaler CFC Free for sudden asthma attacks or status asthmaticus.
• Rinse and spit after use to reduce the risk of oral thrush, which can happen with inhaled steroids.
• Tell your doctor if you have active or untreated infections, including tuberculosis, because budesonide can affect immune response.
• Use caution if you are switching from oral steroids, since steroid doses may need to be adjusted gradually.
• Tell your clinician if you have glaucoma, cataracts, or vision changes, because inhaled corticosteroids can contribute to eye problems with long-term use.
• Use extra caution during pregnancy or breastfeeding only under medical guidance.
• If you notice your rescue inhaler is needed more often, contact your doctor because your asthma control may be worsening.

• Other corticosteroids, including oral, inhaled, nasal, or topical steroids
• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ketoconazole, itraconazole, clarithromycin, or ritonavir
• Certain HIV medicines that can raise budesonide levels
• Live vaccines if you are significantly immunosuppressed
• Medicines that may also affect bone health or immune function when used together long term

Store Derinide 100 Inhaler CFC Free at room temperature in a dry place, away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight, and keep the cap closed when not in use.