What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Diabetes
-Having surgery
-High blood pressure
-Infection, such as tuberculosis (TB) or other bacterial, fungal, or viral infections
-Liver disease
-Osteoporosis, weak bones
-Stomach ulcers, other stomach or intestine problems
-Vision problems, such as cataracts or glaucoma
-An unusual or allergic reaction to budesonide, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breastfeeding
What may interact with this medication?
-Certain antibiotics, such as erythromycin
-Certain antivirals for HIV or hepatitis
-Certain medications for fungal infections, such as ketoconazole or itraconazole
-Cimetidine
-Cyclosporine
-Grapefruit juice
Other medications may affect the way this medication works. Talk with your care team about all of the medications you take. They may suggest changes to your treatment plan to lower the risk of side effects and to make sure your medications work as intended.
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medication?
Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
If you take other steroid medications to treat allergies, switching to this medication may cause your allergies to come back. Tell your care team if your allergies worsen while you are taking this medication.
This medication may increase your risk of getting an infection. Call your care team for advice if you get a fever, chills, sore throat, or other symptoms of a cold or flu. Do not treat yourself. Try to avoid being around people who are sick.
Tell your care team right away if severe injury, infection, or other illness occurs while you are taking this medication. Tell them if you plan to have surgery. This medication can make it hard for your body to respond to stress.
This medication may slow your child's growth if it is taken for a long time. Your child's care team will monitor your child's growth.
This medication may increase blood sugar. The risk may be higher in patients who already have diabetes. Ask your care team what you can do to lower your risk of diabetes while taking this medication.
Talk to your care team about your risk of cancer. You may be more at risk for certain types of cancer if you take this medication.
Talk to your care team if you may be pregnant. There are benefits and risks to taking medications during pregnancy. Your care team can help you find the option that works for you.
Talk to your care team before breastfeeding. Changes to your treatment plan may be needed.