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Common name
Rhinocort Aqua (Budesonide)
Synonyms: Budez, Plumicort, Bidien, Cortivent, Desonide, Desowen, Entocort, Micronyl, Preferid, Rhinocort, Spirocort, Tridesilon
Description
Rhinocort Aqua is an anti-inflammatory steroid nasal spray. It is prescribed for relief of the symptoms of hay fever and similar allergic nasal inflammations.
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Active ingredient:
Budesonide
Side effects:
Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible.
Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Rhinocort.
• More common side effects may include:
Nosebleeds, sore throat
Contraindications and cautions:
If you develop an infection of your nose and throat, stop using Rhinocort Aqua and call your doctor. If you already have tuberculosis or any other kind of infection, be sure your doctor knows about it.
Do not use Rhinocort Aqua if you have recently had nasal ulcers, nasal surgery or a nasal injury; Budesonide would slow the healing process. You will also need to avoid Rhinocort if it gives you an allergic reaction.
If you have been taking a steroid in tablet form, such as prednisone, and are switched to Rhinocort Aqua, you may have symptoms of withdrawal, such as joint or muscle pain, lethargy, and depression. If you have been taking another steroid for a long time for asthma, your asthma may get worse if your medication is cut back too quickly. Using Rhinocort Aqua with another steroid drug can decrease the bodyis normal ability to make its own steroid chemicals. Use Budesonide with caution in children and teenagers. It can affect their rate of growth.
Interactions :
Talk to your doctor before using Rhinocort Aqua if you already take prednisone or any other steroid medication.
If Rhinocort Aqua is taken with certain other drugs, its effects could be increased. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Rhinocort Aqua with the following:
Cimetidine (Tagamet)
Clarithromycin (Biaxin)
Erythromycin (E.E.S., Ery-Tab, PCE)
Itraconazole (Sporanox)
Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
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