Budamate 400 Transcaps

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Lupin Ltd
Active Ingredient	Formoterol (6mcg) + Budesonide (400mcg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	RESPIRATORY
User Rating	4.7
User Reviews	547

FAQ

When should I stop using the Budamate 400 Transcaps?

You should consult a doctor before stopping the treatment with Budamate 400 Transcaps. Do not abruptly discontinue unless advised by your doctor, otherwise it may lead to an asthma attack. Therefore, using Budamate 400 Transcaps as recommended by your doctor is important.

Can I take antifungal medicine along with Budamate 400 Transcaps?

Always consult your doctor for any concomitant medications that you may be taking. The doctor’s recommendations must be followed for medication advice.

What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Budamate 400 Transcaps?

Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

Will Budamate 400 Transcaps be more effective if taken in more than recommended dose?

No, taking more of this medicine will not make it more effective, rather it can lead to increased side effects. If the symptoms are not getting relieved by the recommended doses, please consult the doctor for re-evaluation.

When can I drink water after taking Budamate 400 Transcaps?

There are no restrictions on drinking water after taking Budamate 400 Transcaps. However, it is better to rinse your mouth before drinking water to avoid ingestion of this medicine.

What are the common side effects of Budamate 400 Transcaps?

Some commonly reported side effects of Budamate 400 Transcaps are headache, nausea, vomiting, stomach discomfort and dizziness. However, these symptoms are usually mild and resolve on their own.

What should I discuss with my doctor before starting treatment with Budamate 400 Transcaps?

Inform the doctor about your detailed medical and surgical history. Inform your doctor if you have heart, liver or kidney disease. Inform your doctor about other medications you may be taking.

What is Budamate 400 Transcaps prescribed for?

Budamate 400 Transcaps is prescribed to treat symptoms of obstructive airways diseases like asthma and chronic pulmonary obstructive disease. The usual symptoms of obstructive airways diseases like asthma and COPD are wheezing, shortness of breath, breathlessness and chest tightness.

Is Budamate 400 Transcaps safe during pregnancy?

Budamate 400 Transcaps rotacaps is considered safe for use during pregnancy. However, your doctor may give you Budamate 400 Transcaps only if it is needed and the advantage of taking it outweighs the risk. You should always consult a doctor before making any changes to your medication during pregnancy.

Does Budamate 400 Transcaps contain steroids?

Budesonide, which is a component of foracort, is a corticosteroid. Corticosteroids are anti-inflammatory medicines used to treat a range of conditions like asthma. They’re different from anabolic steroids which are used illegally to gain muscle mass.

What if you forget to take Budamate Transcaps?

If you miss a dose of Budamate 400 Transcaps, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Budamate 400 Transcaps Reviews

Budamate 400 Transcaps is a combination of two medicines in one inhaler. It relieves the long-term symptoms of asthma and COPD, making breathing easier. It works by inhibiting the release of certain chemical messengers that cause inflammation (swelling) and relaxes the muscles in the airways.

Your doctor will tell you how often you need to use your inhaler. The effect of this medicine may be noticeable after a few days but will only reach its maximum after a few weeks. This medicine must be used regularly to be effective, so go on taking it even if you don't have any symptoms. That means it’s doing its job. If you stop taking it your symptoms may get worse. This medicine should not be used to relieve sudden shortness of breath. If sudden shortness of breath occurs, use your rescue inhaler. To get the benefit from this medicine you need to make sure you get your inhaler technique right, otherwise, it does not work as well.

The most common side effects include headache, nausea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, and respiratory tract infection. If you get there, don’t stop taking it but do talk to your doctor. You can prevent some of these symptoms by rinsing your mouth and throat with water or brushing your teeth after using your inhaler. There are other, rarer side effects which can be serious. Talk to your doctor if you're worried about them.

Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

How Budamate 400 Transcaps Works

Budamate 400 Transcaps is a combination of two medicines: Formoterol and Budesonide. Formoterol is a long-acting bronchodilator which works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens the airways. Budesonide is a steroid. It works by stopping the release of certain chemical messengers that cause inflammation (swelling) of the airways. Together, they make breathing easier.

How to Use Budamate 400 Transcaps

Trancaps must not be swallowed. Check the label for directions before use. Place the capsule at the base of transhaler, not in the mouthpiece. Twist the mouthpiece completely until your hear a click and breathe in deeply through the mouthpiece. Hold your breath for up to 10 seconds. If some powder remains in the transhaler repeat the process.

Benefits of Budamate 400 Transcaps

In Treatment and prevention of Asthma: Budamate 400 Transcaps can help prevent the onset of an asthma attack if it is taken before exercise or exposure to some “triggers”. These may include house dust, pollen, pets and cigarette smoke. This medicine will allow you to exercise more freely without worrying about getting symptoms such as wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath. It allows you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.
In Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): Budamate 400 Transcaps helps the airways in your lungs stay open. It relaxes the muscles of these airways. This makes it easier for air to get in and out. It will relieve symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor.

Uses of Budamate 400 Transcaps

Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Treatment and prevention of Asthma

Budamate 400 Transcaps Side Effects

Safety Tips

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Budamate 400 Transcaps.

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Budamate 400 Transcaps is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Budamate 400 Transcaps is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Quick Tips

Carry your rescue inhaler wherever you go.
It contains two medicines in one inhaler for control of long term asthma and COPD symptoms.
Do not discontinue unless advised by your doctor.
Rinse your mouth with water after each use to prevent infections in the mouth and throat.
It does not relieve sudden symptoms. Always use a rescue inhaler to treat sudden symptoms.
Tell your doctor immediately if your breathing problem worsens, or if rescue inhaler does not relieve symptoms.