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Q: Whats the difference between symbicort= budesonide/formoterol and oxis formoterol?
I know that symbicort has formoterol in it as well as budesonide, but why us there also a formoterol oxis inhaler as welll, which ine would be more effective? and what does each of these drugs do differently
A: There is evidence that COPD rather than asthma patients may benefit from Oxis alone, getting little from the inhaled steroid. It also allows the flexibility of adding further doses and intermediate doses of Oxis, which can also be used as a reliever to the fixed Symbicort dose.
Q: what happens when you mix sudafed albuteral and budesonide?
i did this and got very paranoid and it was kind of scary.
A: don’t know why.
I have taken all three when I had a wicked cold as prescribed by my doctor.
Each one does something different.
Sudafed is an antihistamine and my daughter has taken that with her asthma inhaler for years, per doctors instructions for post nasal drip.
Albuteral and Pulmacort(budesonide) are often taken together. budesonide is a steroid for asthma and Albuteral is a rescue inhaler.
Unless you abused them and took waaaay too much, nothing outside of a bit of rapid heart beat should occur.
Q: Can a child take a prescription for a cough and budesonide and albuterol breathing treatments at the same time?
A: I don’t think it’s the best decision. It won’t cause an overdose, but it greatly increases chances of side affects. If you can aviod it, do.
Q: difference between budesonide and triamcinolone acetonide?
Is nasacort AQ (triamcinolone acetonide), stronger than rhinocort aqua (budesonide). I know both are cortisteroids, and both are a suspension solution. But is one stronger than the other. The rhino cortaqua is awesome, but no generic in the us is available, and the nasacort aq has generics in the us. Fluticasone spray (flonase) works great and has a new generic, but I hate that rosey smell when I use it. Thanks!!!
A: Glucocorticoids vs. Corticosteroids
Budesonide in comparison other corticosteroids has little influence on the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis which also limit the need of tapering before discontinuation.
Budesonide are glucocorticoids are a class of steroid hormones characterised by an ability to bind with the cortisol receptor and trigger similar effects. Glucocorticoids are distinguished from mineralocorticoids and sex steroids by the specific receptors, target cells, and effects. Technically, the term corticosteroid refers to both glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids, but is often used as a synonym for glucocorticoid.
Triamcinolone Acetonide are Corticosteroids are hormones produced naturally by the adrenal glands which have many important functions on every organ system. Corticosteroids affect the strength of heart muscle and its response to natural chemicals affecting heart rate. They affect the water and salt balance in the body and also enable the body to cope with stress. Stress includes changes in temperature, pain, fear, anxiety and illness and can be hazardous if the body is not equiped to cope, due to low levels of corticosteroids. Corticosteroids allow us to respond to stress by increasing the rate and force of the heartbeat, increasing blood supply to essential tissues (muscle, heart, brain), increasing the body’s supply of energy by raising blood sugar and by several other effects on body systems. Triamcinolone acetonide is a synthetic corticosteroid and is given by injection in many situations where a lasting corticosteroid effect is required. This includes replacement therapy in people whose adrenal glands are not producing enough natural steroids (adrenal insufficiency) and decreasing inflammation in certain disease states. Corticosteroids decrease inflammation by acting within cells to prevent the release of certain chemicals that are important in the immune system. These chemicals are normally involved in producing immune and allergic responses, resulting in inflammation. By decreasing the release of these chemicals in a particular area, inflammation is reduced. This can help control a wide number of disease states, characterised by excessive inflammation. They include severe allergic reactions, inflammation of the lungs in asthma and inflammation of the joints in arthritis. The injection can be given as a single dose to people who suffer from hayfever and don’t respond to conventional therapy. This can relieve symptoms over the entire hayfever period. Triamcinolone may also be given by injection directly into a joint to relieve inflammation and pain and increase mobility of the affected joint, in conditions such as arthritis. Triamcinolone also decreases the numbers of white blood cells circulating in the blood. This is useful for the treatment of certain types of leukaemia, where there is an abnormally large production of certain white blood cells. It is also used to treat some diseases which are caused by the immune system attacking the body’s own tissues (auto immune diseases). Triamcinolone is used in much higher doses than the levels of corticosteroids produced naturally by the body, and as such, the usual actions of corticosteroids become exaggerated and can be observed as side effects of this medicine. are hormones produced naturally by the adrenal glands which have many important functions on every organ system. Corticosteroids affect the strength of heart muscle and its response to natural chemicals affecting heart rate. They affect the water and salt balance in the body and also enable the body to cope with stress. Stress includes changes in temperature, pain, fear, anxiety and illness and can be hazardous if the body is not equiped to cope, due to low levels of corticosteroids. Corticosteroids allow us to respond to stress by increasing the rate and force of the heartbeat, increasing blood supply to essential tissues (muscle, heart, brain), increasing the body’s supply of energy by raising blood sugar and by several other effects on body systems. Triamcinolone acetonide is a synthetic corticosteroid and is given by injection in many situations where a lasting corticosteroid effect is required. This includes replacement therapy in people whose adrenal glands are not producing enough natural steroids (adrenal insufficiency) and decreasing inflammation in certain disease states. Corticosteroids decrease inflammation by acting within cells to prevent the release of certain chemicals that are important in the immune system. These chemicals are normally involved in producing immune and allergic responses, resulting in inflammation. By decreasing the release of these chemicals in a particular area, inflammation is reduced. This can help control a wide number of disease states, characterised by excessive inflammation. They include severe allergic reactions, inflammation of the lungs in asthma and inflammation of the joints in arthritis. The injection can be given as a single dose to people who suffer from hayfever and don’t respond to conventional therapy. This can relieve symptoms over the entire hayfever period. Triamcinolone may also be given by injection directly into a joint to relieve inflammation and pain and increase mobility of the affected joint, in conditions such as arthritis. Triamcinolone also decreases the numbers of white blood cells circulating in the blood. This is useful for the treatment of certain types of leukaemia, where there is an abnormally large production of certain white blood cells. It is also used to treat some diseases which are caused by the immune system attacking the body’s own tissues (auto immune diseases). Triamcinolone is used in much higher doses than the levels of corticosteroids produced naturally by the body, and as such, the usual actions of corticosteroids become exaggerated and can be observed as side effects of this medicine.
Q: What is anabolic steroids? Do they include budesonide, fluticasone?
A: Anabolic-androgenic steroids are man-made substances related to male sex hormones. “Anabolic” refers to muscle-building, and “androgenic” refers to increased masculine characteristics. “Steroids” refers to the class of drugs. These drugs are available legally only by prescription, to treat conditions that occur when the body produces abnormally low amounts of testosterone, such as delayed puberty and some types of impotence. They are also prescribed to treat body wasting in patients with AIDS and other diseases that result in loss of lean muscle mass. Abuse of anabolic steroids, however, can lead to serious health problems, some irreversible.
Fluticasone propionate is a corticosteroid often prescribed as treatment for asthma and allergic rhinitis. It is marketed with the brand names Flixotide and Flixonase by Allen & Hanburys and Flovent and Flonase by GlaxoSmithKline.
Corticosteroids are not the same as anabolic steroids. Corticosteroids reduce inflammation, anabolic steroids help build muscle. Budesonide is in the glucocorticoid class, also used to treat asthma and allergic rhinitis.
Q: people help,This medicine(BUDESONIDE) isn`t here in my country.?
If anyone can send it to me,please email me for connection.
Physician prescribed it for ulcerous colitis.
I know nobody helps me ,i know.
A: I don’t think anyone’s really going to want to send you medication…isn’t that a steroid? Is that really the only medicine you can get? Surely there are steroids available in your country…
Q: What is allergic asthma and is it normal for it to last 4 weeks?
I have been diagnosed with allergic asthma. But I have 4 weeks now with the feeling of short breath. The doctor gave me Pulmicort, (budesonide). I have been on it for 2 weeks and I don’t feel completely good, just a little better but not a huge difference. Sometimes I have sputum and sometimes I dont have. I have a wheezing sound but only when I exhale fast. Is it normal for this to last this long? How much longer should I expect this to last?
A: Hello, I am Respiratory Therapy student in Butte College. Allergic asthma is always triggered by smoking, exacerbation acnes, pollen, dust, pets…etc. allergic asthmas can be stopped quickly by immunotheraphy (allergic shot). u felt SOB because of the bronchonpasm. Pulmicort (Budesonide) is a corticosteroid, a short acting Beta 2 agonist bronchodilator, can last up to 8-12 hours. Usually,Beta Adrenergic Bronchodilator and corticosteroid are giving together to bring the additive effect. Your DR. should give you the Symbicort (Budesonide + Formoteral).
Here is how it work:
lets say if you have allergic asthma with bronchospasm, of course it always comes with dyspnea (short of breath). you take the Symbicort (2 puff DPI). Formoteral is a bronchiodilator open ur airway and reduce the bronchospasm in 15 mins, so you can breath better. In the meantime, it allows better deposition and penetration of Budesonide (corticosteriod) in the airway to reduce & prevent the further airway inflammation.
Auscultation in asthma is always have wheezing appear in the expiatory phase and indicates a mild asthma attack.
Talk to your DR if the Symbicort works for u & follow the regiment.
Q: What is considered a high dose of steroid?
i have been prescribed Budesonide 200 micrograms, one inhalation twice a day, for 7 days
What sort of dose is this considered?
Am i likey to encounter any problems or ill effects?
Thanks for any info.
A: There is no strict definition of what a ‘high dose’ is for steroid medications, but I can assure you that Budesonide 200mcg 2x/day is actually quite a conservative dose, on the low end.
Medical professionals and patients generally worry about steroid side effects when using oral ingested medication. Inhaled steroids (eg. for asthma) have a long track record of being safe, particular at initial or low doses. The most common significant side effect from Budesonide inhaled would be throat irritation & oral thrush, but this occurs only with prolonged use, and I would not expect any problems with 1 week.
Q: I have runny nose every morning, any alternatives to corticosteroids?
I am using Budesonide nasal spray, which is a corticosteroid. Having in mind all the side effects that I might have I would like to find a natural alternative for my problem. Any suggestions?
A: While there is a wide array of prescription and over-the-counter medications available on the market that promise to dry a runny nose, they don’t always work and often come with unwanted side effects. So, try stopping your next runny nose in its tracks with safe, affordable and effective natural treatments. Read on to learn how to treat a runny nose with natural medicine.
Things You’ll Need:
Elderberry
Fresh mint
Yarrow root
Cayenne pepper
Andrographis tablets
Fresh watercress
Fresh ginger
Step 1
Drink a natural herbal tea, two or three times a day, to help bring a runny nose to a halt. Boil 1 cup of water with one teaspoon of elder berry, 1 tsp. of fresh mint, 1 tsp. of yarrow root and 1/4 tsp. of cayenne pepper for five minutes. Strain the herbs and allow the tea to cool. Keep your handkerchief handy, because this tea will make your nose run even more at first, but you symptoms will soon dry up.
Step 2
Take 400 mg of andrographis three times a day before meals to help dry a runny nose. Andrographis is a natural homeopathic treatment that is often called “Indian Echinacea,” as it shares many of the same curative properties. Andrographis is readily available in natural food stores or from your naturopath.
Step 3
Eat 1 oz. of fresh watercress twice a day to naturally relieve a runny nose. Watercress also works to soothe a cough and can be eaten as is, added to a salad or made into tea. To make tea add 2 or 3 tsp. of dry watercress to boiled water, allowing the tea to steep off heat for five minutes before straining and drinking.
Step 4
Peel a small piece of ginger, about the size of a piece of bubble gum, and gently chew the root, swallowing the juice. Ginger warms the body
Q: can you take a preventative inhaler(blue) a couple of hours after taking the budesonide 200mic pulmicort inhal
budesonide 200mic pulmicort inhaler ( brown)? or the other way around?
i mean the blue one is the reliever inhaler and the brown is the steroid preventer inhaler
A: Firstly, the blue inhaler is usually a reliever rather than a preventer. It can be taken at any time either before or after budesonide if needed. If planning to take both at the same time, it is better to use the blue one first to open up the airways so that the steroid (budesonide) can get in to where it is needed.
Q: can i give budesonide inhalation suspension to my 2 year old in a breathing machine for her asthma?
My 2 year old daughter was just recently diagnosed with asthma but it only acts up when she gets a bad cold so i try to get her started on albuterol treatments at the first sign of a cold because ive been through this with my now 8 year old son. My son was given the budesonide inhalation suspension the last time he was in the hospital he still has a whole box of it but he only had to use it for a couple days after he left the hospital so ive been giving it to him when he gets a cold also and it seems to work well it has kept him out of the hospital, so now that my daughter is suffering with a bad cough i wanted to start her on the treatment as well to try to keep her out of the hospital.
A: It is not a fast acting drug, so the results from it will be minimal (if at all) and the purpose of the steroid (to decrease inflammation of the lungs) takes time to build up in the system.
Let me ask you this…..are you using the “Blow-by” technique of giving her nebulizers? (putting the tubing in front of her face and blowing it at her) because that technique is useless. When using the blow-by technique for giving a nebulizer the recipient only receives about 5% of the medication which of course = a waste. Make her wear a mask or the BEST solution possible is to teach her to use the mouth piece or corrugated tubing attached to the nebulizer directly in her mouth. Make sure you are rinsing the nebulizer often also because after using it a few times it will get a build up of albuterol concentrate which will not nebulize properly.
Good luck and as always, don’t ever risk it too much with kids because when they get sick they can go from bad to worse in the blink of an eye. Taking her to the doctor or hospital is always smart. 
Q: Can my inhaler cause muscle spasms and cramps?
I take Symbicort (Budesonide and eformoterol), 6 doses a day. I’ve been suffering from strained muscles and cramps, sometimes just when I’m reaching for something.
I’m sure it’s the inhaler cos it started 3 years ago when I started taking it, I stopped taking it for a year and the spasms stopped, now I’m back on it and they’re back. I’m convinced it’s the puffer, but my Doc says it’s not.
Are muscle spasms a side effect of this drug?
A: I’m sorry that some people feel the need to give nasty or smart remarked answers.
Yes, one of the side effect of this turbo-inhaler is muscle cramps and or shaking. You should make your doctor aware that you have them just so he knows.
If the cramps bother you trememdously, please do not discontinue this medication without his directions on exactly how to do it though. It is never wise to just suddenly stop and asthma medication.
Q: Most effective treatment for Nasal polyps and Maxillary sinusitis?
I have DNS and allergic rhinitis. Budesonide nasal spray has any advantage over others for treating polyps?
A: Why don’t u try taking Homeopathy I can assure u that it’ll b treated totally and u’d b relieved in no time off those polyps without any harmful steroids and /or any operation etc it’ll take time but it’ll get cured please consider taking homeopathy medicine it’ll b really b beneficial for ur problem…
I had been detected with Sinus problem and when i went for check up I was diagnosed with some other issue it was some growth of 3-4 small nodes in my throat and thus I had almost had lost my voice so I was told that I’d have to go thru very minor operation to get rid of those but i just went to my homeopathy doctor showed him my X-Rays and he just gave me medicines for just a month and everything was back to normal no nodes nor did i suffer from my sinus either no problem ever occured at all…this is why I’d suggest well it’s ur choice tho newayz best luck and take care.
Q: Anyone know if Benadryl is OK to take with asthma inhalers?
I take inhalers for asthma (specificaly Budesonide and Ventolin) and also suffer from eczema. I was considering taking Benadryl to try to sort out the eczema, and I was wondering if it was OK to take alongside my inhalers?
Also, I was thinking about getting a allergy test if that doesn’t work, but apparently the NHS waiting list for one is very long, anybody know if that’s true? Private ones look a bit expensive
A: Sounds to me like you’ve got the Big Three: asthma, allergies and eczema. I feel your pain, my mouth-breathing, heavy-panting, itchy brother or sister!
I suffer from all three of these things, and I use Benadryl all the time. Not just for allergies, either. Sometimes I take a half a pill to help me go to sleep. Did you know they put some of the same ingredients in Benadryl as they do Tylenol PM? Both make you sleepy.
Anyway, there’s no chance this allergy drug with conflict with your inhalers. I’ve been on proventil, albuterol and the advair diskus since I was about 4, and I’ve never had any problems.
I’ve never had an allergy test done before, but I had a girlfriend who did once. Her mom’s insurance covered it and she said it didn’t hurt too much.
Q: are all steroids for asthma fattening?
i’m an asthmatic and i have used steroid (budesonide etc.) three years ago and i stopped using it after a month because it’s making me moon faced. now, i could say that i have lost the extra pounds i had, but, i was rushed to the hospital two days ago (due to severe asthma) and was advised to take steroids again!
here’s what’s bothering me a lot: i hate to take the medicine due to it’s effects about making me fat (again!) and of course, i never want to suffer from my asthma.
i’m using seretide. i need help. hehe. thanks!
A: All the corticosteroids tend to have that side effect, sorry. I can only offer a few suggestions.
Don’t stop taking the oral steroids until the doc says it’s OK. Stopping too soon can result in a flareup, which only means a longer course of steroids.
Use inhaled steroids as much as possible – they minimize the side effects.
Have a management plan and follow it religiously to minimize breakthrough attacks that need to be treated with a round of oral steroids.
React quickly to changes in your peak flows, breathing, sputum production. Wishful thinking only delays treatment, delay allows more inflammation, inflammation is treated with … (m-hmmm, yep)
Be very conscious of triggers and avoid them as much as possible.
One more given me by a patient:
Go the the expensive cosmetics counter at the mall and get up a make-over when you are at your puffiest. It helps you feel a little better the day you get it, and learning new tricks to cover up the moon-face when you can’t help taking the steroids helps a LOT.
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