Pulmicort

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Pulmicort is a corticosteroid medication (budesonide) commonly used as an inhaled treatment to control and prevent asthma symptoms.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf brand name drug
inhaled corticosteroid
advisedWith mouth rinsing after inhalation
belongsToDrugClass corticosteroids
glucocorticoids
commonSideEffect cough
hoarseness
oral thrush
throat irritation
developedFrom budesonide NERFINISHED
fullEffectTime may take 1 to 2 weeks of regular use
hasActiveIngredient budesonide
hasATCCode R03BA02
hasBrandNameVariant Pulmicort Flexhaler NERFINISHED
Pulmicort Respules NERFINISHED
hasDosageForm dry powder inhaler
inhalation suspension
hasOnsetOfAction within 24 hours for some patients
hasRouteOfAdministration inhalation
isMarketedBy AstraZeneca NERFINISHED
isNotFor acute asthma attacks
mayBeUsedIn pediatric patients
mechanismOfAction anti-inflammatory effect in airways
reduces airway hyperresponsiveness
airway inflammation
regulatoryStatus prescription only
requires regular use for maximal benefit
treats asthma
usedFor control of chronic asthma
maintenance treatment of asthma
prevention of asthma symptoms

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AstraZeneca notableProduct Pulmicort