BUDESONIDE (Budesonide Inhalation) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

BUDESONIDE

What is the Trade Name for BUDESONIDE?

Budesonide Inhalation

What are the Indications for BUDESONIDE?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Budesonide inhalation suspension is an inhaled corticosteroid indicated for: Maintenance treatment of asthma and as prophylactic therapy in children 12 months to 8 years of age. ( 1.1 ) Limitations of Use: Not indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm. ( 1.1 ) 1.1 Maintenance Treatment of Asthma Budesonide inhalation suspension is indicated for the maintenance treatment of asthma and as prophylactic therapy in children 12 months to 8 years of age. Limitations of Use: Budesonide inhalation suspension is NOT indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm.

 

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