The drug "Pulmicort" is intended for inhalation and is a hormonal agent. It is produced in the form of a suspension for a nebulizer or powder. This medicine has certain indications, rules of use and contraindications, which must be taken into account.
The Pulmicort action is aimed at treating obstructive pulmonary and respiratory diseases. The main substance helps to achieve a good result in treatment, however, it can only be used after consulting a doctor.
Drug feature
Pulmicort is made in Sweden. It is intended for the prevention and basic treatment of asthma of any type, if the disease requires treatment with hormonal drugs. Also an indication for the use of the drug is a chronic lung disease.
The medicine helps to quickly stop attacks of suffocation, restore breathing and get rid of cough. The advantage of inhalation with Pulmicort is the possibility of using it for young children, who often suffer from laryngitis, bronchitis, and also have a high predisposition to allergies that provoke bronchospasm.
Despite the fact that the solution belongs to hormonal agents, it can be used for a long time. It does not provoke addiction, has good tolerance, and is also often used in pediatric practice.
Composition and form of release
The drug "Pulmicort" for inhalation is available in the form of a suspension and powder. The white suspension is placed in containers of 1 and 2 ml. The tool is available in a dosage of 0.25 and 0.5 mg. The first option is mainly used to treat children from 6 months to 12 years old.
Pulmicort 0.5 mg inhalation is often used to treat adult patients. The powder is available in volumes of 100 and 200 doses, placed in an inhaler.
The composition of the drug includes budesonide, as well as auxiliary components. They have a complex therapeutic effect, namely, eliminate swelling and inflammation, and also stop an allergy attack.
Indications for use
The action of Pulmicort is aimed at eliminating cough and inflammation. Often they use it for the treatment of pathologies that affect the respiratory system. This medication is prescribed for the treatment of diseases such as:
- bronchitis;
- cough for colds;
- asthma;
- bronchopulmonary dysplasia;
- pharyngitis;
- prolonged runny nose;
- false croup.
Inhalation with Pulmikort using a nebulizer is carried out with asthma attacks to provide urgent care. Doctors can prescribe medication for laryngotracheitis and laryngitis in the acute period of the course of the disease. The use of the drug with asthma attacks helps to normalize breathing, relieve swelling of the bronchi and prevent the development of complications.
In medical practice, this tool is mainly used for emergency therapy. For systemic treatment, preference should be given to weaker drugs.
Adult use
Before using the drug "Pulmicort", side effects, reviews, instructions must be studied. In addition, a specialist consultation is required to help you choose the optimal dosage and determine when it is best to perform inhalations with the medicine.
For the procedure using a nebulizer, 2 ml nebulas are used. One needs to be divided into 2 procedures if the patient was prescribed a higher dosage of the drug. The initial dose for adults and the elderly is 1-2 mg daily.
When carrying out maintenance therapy, the dosage is 0.5-4 mg per day, but with a complicated course of the disease, it is allowed to increase it. For inhalation, the Pulmicort preparation must first be diluted with 0.9% sodium chloride.
Before the procedure, pour 1-2 ml of the drug into the nebulizer tank, add 2 ml of solvent and inhale the medicine for 5-10 minutes. After 15 minutes, you can notice the result of therapy, which persists throughout the day.
The drug "Pulmicort Turbuhaler" is selected in a strictly individual dosage. Adults are usually prescribed 200-800 mcg of medication per day and are allowed to divide it into 2 doses. If the dose does not exceed 400 mcg, then you can use it in 1 dose.
When treating severe exacerbations, it is allowed to increase the daily dosage to 1600 mcg. When transferring a patient from an aerosol form of the drug, the dose of the drug can be reduced.
Pregnancy
A study of the drug in animals suggests that after the use of this medicine, offspring were born with congenital anomalies, which is why doctors do not recommend using this drug for treatment during pregnancy.
During inhalation, the effect on the woman and the fetus is unknown. Control studies after conception were not conducted. Pulmicort is prescribed to pregnant women with bronchitis or asthma only if other medicines do not bring the desired result. To prevent possible problems of intrauterine development of the fetus, the drug is ascribed to future mothers only in minimal dosages.
Breastfeeding
Numerous studies have confirmed the ability of the main substance to penetrate into breast milk. During feeding, the child swallows the medicine, so he may experience side effects.
To prevent the development of complications, it is recommended to transfer the baby to artificial feeding for the period of therapy. If you refuse breastfeeding, dosage adjustment is not required.
Use in childhood
Many parents, whose children often suffer from respiratory diseases, actively use inhalation for treatment. This is a very effective method of treatment and prevention of allergic and infectious diseases of the respiratory system. The main advantages are such as:
- speed of action;
- ease of use;
- lack of influence on other organs;
- the ability to apply for various diseases;
- setting the exact dosage of the drug.
Pulmicort is widely used for inhalation for children, the action of which is aimed at eliminating inflammation and swelling of the respiratory system. The active substance of the drug refers to synthetic analogues of the adrenal hormones, which help regulate the salt and water metabolism in the body.
The Pulmicort action is aimed at expanding the lumen of the bronchi. This medicine has anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory effects, and also improves respiratory function of the lungs. It is well tolerated by children and practically does not cause side effects. The drug "Pulmicort" for inhalation is widely used for:
- laryngitis;
- asthma
- bronchitis;
- coughing
- rinit.
In addition, this drug is used as a prophylaxis of the growth of polyps in the nasal cavity after their removal. Instructions for use are very simple and will not create any difficulties for parents. The drug is easy to dilute, and inhalation is carried out quickly and painlessly.
Pulmicort only requires a nebulizer for inhalation. However, each parent must know how to properly dilute the medicine, its dosage and technology for inhalation. Breasts can only use it from 6 months of age. All inhalations must be carried out in compliance with strict rules, namely:
- You need to start the procedure 1-1.5 hours after eating;
- the baby’s clothes should be free, not restrict movements;
- it is not recommended to give the child medications before the procedure that worsen sputum discharge;
- after inhalation is completed, rinse the face;
- meal should be no less than 30-40 minutes.
The dosage, duration and frequency of the procedure must be determined by the attending doctor. At the same time, side effects of Pulmicort for children are necessarily taken into account, as this can worsen the baby's well-being. For maintenance therapy, the dose of the drug is 0.25-0.5 mg, regardless of the age of the child.
When carrying out inhalation, you need to dilute the medicine with saline in a ratio of 1: 1. The optimal dosage of the drug for the nebulizer is 2 ml. Inhalation of infants should be carried out 1 time daily. If the baby's condition is serious, then the frequency of procedures is increased to 2 per day. Children older than 1 year are recommended to perform 2-3 inhalations daily.
The drug should be used on average 10 days. The doctor prescribes the duration of inhalation with such a drug to each child strictly individually.
Contraindications
The action of Pulmicort is aimed at eliminating cough, as well as normalizing the functioning of the respiratory system. Due to the local effect on the body, the drug is practically not absorbed into the general bloodstream, which significantly reduces the risk of side effects. However, not everyone can use the medicine. There are certain contraindications to its use, which include such as:
- age up to 6 months;
- intolerance to active components;
- adrenal disease;
- pathology of the heart.
In pediatric practice, there are sometimes cases when the Pulmicort drug is prescribed for babies up to 6 months old, but in this case the doctor selects the dosage taking into account the individual characteristics of the child, and the procedure itself must be carried out under strict medical supervision.
Side effects
When using Pulmicort for inhalation for children, the side effects are exactly the same as in adults. These include the following:
- allergy;
- headache;
- dry mouth
- bronchospasm;
- hoarseness;
- increased irritability and depression;
- throat candidiasis;
- redness of the face when using a nebulizer.
If the drug is used for a long time in large doses, then Pulmicort for inhalation side effects can cause such as a violation of the adrenal glands, and hypercorticism may also appear. To reduce the negative effects of the drug, you need to adhere to these recommendations:
- rinse mouth with water after each procedure;
- wash face and hands to prevent skin irritation;
- thoroughly clean the nebulizer after inhalation.
If you use Pulmicort for a long time for inhalation, side effects can be more serious. They appear in the form of inhibition of the growth of the child.
Interaction with other drugs
When using Pulmicort, contraindications and side effects must be taken into account to prevent deterioration of well-being. In case of using it with other drugs, their interaction must be taken into account. There were no side effects when used together with drugs intended for the treatment of bronchial asthma.
Pre-inhalation with beta-adrenostimulants helps to expand the bronchi, while improving the intake of Pulmicort in the respiratory system, enhancing the therapeutic effect.
special instructions
When using Pulmicort, contraindications and side effects can lead to a general deterioration in well-being. To prevent this, special instructions must be taken into account. To prevent skin irritation after inhalation with a mask, the face must be thoroughly washed.
To minimize the development of fungal infections of the oropharynx, rinse your mouth with water after each use of the drug. Due to the risk of impaired adrenal function, special attention should be given to patients who are using this medicine. In stressful situations, they may show signs of kidney failure.
When switching from the systemic use of glucocorticosteroids to Pulmicort inhalations, side effects are manifested in the form of muscle pain and soreness in the joints. In some cases, the following symptoms may occur:
- nausea and vomiting;
- headache;
- feeling tired.
When switching to the inhaled form of the drug, it is sometimes possible to exacerbate allergies, eczema, rhinitis, which were stopped by systemic drugs.
Analogues of the drug
The action of Pulmicort for inhalations is quite mild, however, in some cases it can lead to side effects, and the drug also has certain contraindications. In this case, the use of analogues of the drug is required, which should include such as:
- Budesonide.
- Benacap.
- Apulein.
- Budoster.
- Benacort.
If you choose between "Budesonide" and "Pulmicort", you need to give preference to the latter. According to doctors, he is much more effective and faster in fighting respiratory diseases and safer for the body.
The drug "Berodual" is well suited for the treatment of asthma, as it helps to eliminate shortness of breath. It also blocks receptors and expands the bronchi. The therapeutic effect occurs in the shortest possible time. Often it is prescribed in combination with other drugs. You can use Berodual from the age of 6. This tool is not hormonal, which is why it is completely safe for the child.
The effect of the Pulmicort drug is more complex, since it refers to hormonal drugs and has some contraindications. In case of exacerbation of asthma, inhalation of both agents can be combined.
The drug "Flixotide" refers to a group of local glucocorticoids. The medicine is produced in 2 ml nebulas. It has a pronounced anti-asthma effect. Approved for use by adults and children over 4 years old. Inhalation should be under the supervision of a doctor.
The drug "Dexamethasone" refers to hormones. It is prescribed for inflammatory diseases for adults and children. The drug has a very strong effect, which is why it can be used only if other therapeutic methods do not bring the desired result. Often it is used for emergency assistance, as it acts almost instantly. The medicine is able to cope with a severe attack of asthma and suffocation literally in a few minutes.
Before using any drug, a doctor’s consultation is required to prevent the development of complications and the occurrence of side effects.
Reviews
The action of Pulmicort for inhalation was largely positive, as this medicine helps to quickly and effectively stop even an asthma attack. Many patients say that the drug copes well with bronchitis, eliminates inflammation and makes breathing easier. In addition, even with prolonged treatment, there is no addictive effect.
Reviews on the action of Pulmicort for inhalation for children are very good, since this medicine helps with coughing, laryngitis, rhinitis. Recovery comes very quickly, literally in a few days of its application.
Inhalations with Pulmikort help to solve many problems with the respiratory system. It is simply indispensable for asthmatics. Proper use of the drug does not bring any harm to the body.