I was on several medications for asthma, & C.O.P.D. It is
fun to reflect back to see how we must strive to move away
from traditional prescription drugs to achieve healing. The
following information is from PDR Health and is the
manufacturers published information on their product.
Pulmicort Turbohaler
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Why is this drug prescribed?
Budesonide, the active ingredient in Pulmicort Turbuhaler,
is an anti-inflammatory steroid medication. Inhaled on a
regular basis, Pulmicort helps prevent asthma attacks. It is
sometimes prescribed in addition to oral steroids, and may
reduce or eliminate the need for them.
Pulmicort Turbuhaler is used to treat asthma in adults and
children over age
6. Children 12 months to 8 years of age can be treated with
another form of budesonide, Pulmicort Respules, which is
given by nebulizer. Both types of Pulmicort are
preventive medicines. They will not relieve an acute or
life-threatening episode of asthma.
Most important fact about this drug
Because steroids can suppress the immune system, people
taking Pulmicort may become more susceptible to infections,
and their infections could be more severe. If you are taking
Pulmicort, avoid exposure to infectious diseases such as
chickenpox and measles. If you are exposed, contact your
doctor immediately.
What side effects may occur?
More common side effects may include: Aching joints, back
pain, cough, fever, flu-like symptoms, fungal infection in
mouth, headache, indigestion, nasal and sinus inflammation,
pain, respiratory infection, sore throat, weakness
Less common side effects may include: Abdominal pain,
abnormal taste, bleeding under the skin, dry mouth,
fainting, fracture, infection, insomnia, migraine, muscle
contractions, muscle pain, nausea, neck pain, stomach or
intestinal inflammation, voice alteration, vomiting,
weight gain
Rare side effects may include: Abnormal thinking,
aggressiveness, anxiety, depression, difficulty breathing,
hives, irritability, rash or dermatitis