BUDESONIDE-NASAL AEROSOL INHALER (cont.)
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: thyroid problems, liver disease, infection, recent nasal surgery or trauma, any allergies. Though very unlikely, it is possible this medication will be absorbed into your bloodstream. This may have undesirable consequences that may require additional corticosteroid treatment. This is especially true for children and for those who have used this for an extended period of time and if they also have serious medical problems such as serious infections, injuries or surgeries. This precaution applies for up to one year after stopping use of this drug. Tell your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: vision problems, persistent headache, increased thirst or urination, unusual weakness or weight loss, dizziness. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details, and inform them that you use (or have used) this medication. Caution is advised when using this drug in children. Though it is unlikely to occur with intranasal steroids (budesonide), this medication may temporarily slow down a child's rate of growth, but it will probably not affect final adult height. Monitor your child's height periodically. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Based on information for similar drugs, budesonide may pass into breast milk. Therefore, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take, especially of: oral corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, other allergy medications, drugs which affect certain liver enzymes (CYP 3A4 inhibitors including azole antifungals such as ketoconazole, itraconazole). Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: 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.
Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
- Drug Interactions - Learn about potential drug interactions you may be exposed to. Drug interactions can occur with prescription drugs, OTC medication, vitamins, herbs, and supplements.
- Hay Fever - Learn about treatment, medications and ways to manage hay fever, plus, read about causes, signs, symptoms and diagnosis of allergies and allergic rhinitis.
- fluticasone propionate nasal inhaler-spray, Flonase, Veramyst - Learn about the nasal spray drug fluticasone (Flonase, Veramyst) used to treat non-allergic and allergic rhinitis and its symptoms like a stuffy and runny nose.
Latest Medical News
Back to Medications Index
Interactive Slideshows