What is Budate 200 MCG Transhaler ?

Budate Transhaler contains budesonide, a steroid that acts as an anti-asthmatic agent. It is used to maintain or control the symptoms of asthma and to prevent the development of asthma. It helps in controlling daily symptoms such as shortness of breath, wheezing and chest pain and prevents exacerbations. Your doctor or pharmacist can guide you on how to use Budate Transhaler properly. You should use this medicine regularly, as advised by your doctor for effective control of your asthma.

Budate 200 Transhaler is used to prevent the symptoms of asthma (wheezing and shortness of breath). It is a steroid and is known as a "preventer". You need to have a fast-acting “reliever” as well because this medicine will not stop an asthma attack that has already started.

Your doctor will tell you how often you need to use Budate 200 Transhaler. It is important that you take the lowest dose needed to effectively control your asthma. The effect of this medicine may be noticeable after a few days but will only reach its maximum after a few weeks. This medicine must be used regularly to be effective, so go on taking it even if you do not have any symptoms. No symptoms mean that the medicine is doing its job. If you stop taking it your asthma may get worse. It should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler "reliever". To get the benefit from this medicine you need to make sure you get your inhaler technique right, otherwise, it will not work as well.

The most common side effects are irritation in the throat, difficulty swallowing, and fungal infections in the mouth or throat. If you get these, do not stop taking it but do talk to your doctor. You can help prevent these symptoms by rinsing your mouth and throat with water or brushing your teeth after using your inhaler. There are other rare, side effects that can be serious. Talk to your doctor if you are worried about them. In general, you should be trying to avoid situations that make your asthma worse (your triggers) and try not to smoke.

Uses of Budate 200 MCG

Budate Transhaler are used for maintenance treatment of asthma and to prevent the occurrence of asthma.

Contraindications of Budate 200 MCG

If you are allergic to budesonide or any of the ingredients of Budate Transhaler or milk proteins.

Budate Transhaler should not be used to treat Status asthmaticus, an extreme form of asthma in which asthma attacks follow one another without pause and asthma attacks, which require a medical emergency.

Side effects of Budate 200 MCG

Fungal infection of the mouth

Pneumonia

Hoarseness in voice

Cough

Throat irritation

Change of taste