What is pulmic place?
Pulmicort is an inhalative corticoid (ICS), which contains the active ingredient Budesonid. It is the most commonly prescribed inhalative corticoid worldwide and forms the basis of asthma long-term therapy.
In contrast to bronchodilatators, pulmicort does not relieve acute breathing, but has a preventive effect: it reduces chronic inflammation in the airways and thus prevents asthma attacks. The effect builds up over days to weeks.
Pulmicort is available as Turbuhaler, dosing aerosol and as a suspension for nebuliser.
Active Ingredients & Mechanism of Action
Active ingredient: Budesonid
Budesonid has an anti-inflammatory effect in the airways:
Active mechanism: 1. Budesonid enters the cells of the respiratory tract Two. Binding with glucocorticoid receptors 3. Activates anti-inflammatory genes 4. Inhibits the production of inflammatory mediators
Effects:
- Reduces swelling of the bronchial mucosa
- Reduces mucus production
- Lowers the hypersensitivity of the respiratory tract
- Prevents remodeling processes
Time:
- First effects after a few days
- Full effect after 1-2 weeks of regular application
- No immediate effect in acute breathing.
Who is it suitable for?
Pulmicort is suitable for:
- All grades of asthma (as basic therapy)
- Children from 6 years (Turbuhaler)
- Toddlers
- COPD (in combination with other medicines)
Application areas:
- Light persistent asthma (allein)
- Moderate asthma (often combined with LABA)
- Step-by-step therapy adaptation
Not suitable for:
- Acute asthma attacks (does not work immediately)
- Alone therapy in severe asthma
Available Dosages
Pulmicort Turbuhaler:
- 100 μg per dose (for children)
- 400 μg per dose
Pulmicort dosing aerosol:
- 50 μg per stroke
- 200 μg per stroke
Dosing with asthma (adults):
- Light: 200-400 μg daily
- Medium: 400-800 μg daily
- Heavy: 800-1600 μg daily
For children:
- Lower doses depending on age and severity
How to Take
Turbuhaler: 1. Protective cap off Two. Keep upright, turn right and turn back (click) 3. Breathe deep (not in the inhaler) 4. enclose mouthpiece, deep breath Five. Keep breath 10 seconds 6. Rinse mouth, sprinkle
Dosieraerosol:
- With coordination or better with Spacer
- rinse mouth after inhalation
Important:
- Apply regularly, even without complaints
- Do not drop abruptly
- Always rinse your mouth (mouth soor prevention)
- Effect takes time – patience!
Contraindications
Do not apply at:
- hypersensitivity to Budesonid
Preview at:
- Active lung tuberculosis
- Mushroom, virus or bacterial respiratory infections
- Heavy liver failure (delayed degradation)
pregnant: Can and should be used with asthma. Uncontrolled asthma is more dangerous than inhalative Budesonid.
Style time: Go into breast milk in small amounts. Application possible.
Possible Side Effects
Acid (1-10%):
- Mundsoor (Candidiasis)
- Heiserkeit
- irritation in the throat
- Husten after inhalation
Occasionally:
- Headaches
- Taste disorders
- nausea
Selten (at high doses/long-term therapy):
- Systemic corticoid effects
- Adrenal suppression
- slowing growth in children
- Skin changes (bloods)
- osteoporosis
- Cataract, glaucoma
Prevention:
- rinse mouth after inhalation
- Use lowest possible effective dose
Interactions
Reactions:
- CYP3A4 inhibitors (Ketoconazole, Itraconazole, Ritonavir) – increased Budesonid levels
- estrogens – can strengthen Budesonid effects
No relevant interaction with:
- Bronchodilatators (sense combination)
- Most other medicines
** Systemic corticoid action can occur while taking strong CYP3A4 inhibitors simultaneously.
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Important Notice
This information does not replace medical advice. If you have questions about your health or the suitability of this medication, please consult a doctor. Read the package leaflet before use.