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Pulmicort (Budesonide Inhalation) - Summary

 

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PULMICORT SUMMARY

PULMICORT TURBUHALER 200 mcg
(budesonide inhalation powder)
For Oral Inhalation Only.

Budesonide, the active component of PULMICORT TURBUHALER 200 mcg, is a corticosteroid designated chemically as (RS)-11β, 16α, 17,21-Tetrahydroxypregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione cyclic 16,17-acetal with butyraldehyde.

PULMICORT TURBUHALER is indicated for the maintenance treatment of asthma as prophylactic therapy in adult and pediatric patients six years of age or older. It is also indicated for patients requiring oral corticosteroid therapy for asthma. Many of those patients may be able to reduce or eliminate their requirement for oral corticosteroids over time.

PULMICORT TURBUHALER is NOT indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm.

PULMICORT NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Published Studies Related to Pulmicort (Budesonide Inhalation)

Early bronchodilatory effects of budesonide/formoterol pMDI compared with fluticasone/salmeterol DPI and albuterol pMDI: 2 randomized controlled trials in adults with persistent asthma previously treated with inhaled corticosteroids. [2008.05]

Early intratracheal instillation of budesonide using surfactant as a vehicle to prevent chronic lung disease in preterm infants: a pilot study. [2008.05]

Comparison of single 2000-microg dose treatment vs. sequential repeated-dose 500-microg treatments with nebulized budesonide in acute asthma exacerbations. [2008.04]

The effect of budesonide and formoterol in one pressurized metered-dose inhaler on patient-reported outcomes in adults with mild-to-moderate persistent asthma. [2008.03]

Bronchodilation of formoterol administered with budesonide: Device and formulation effects. [2008.03]

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Clinical Trials Related to Pulmicort (Budesonide Inhalation)

Adults With Moderate to Severe Asthma [Completed]

Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Rhinocort Aqua [Completed]

New Version Pulmicort Turbuhaler USA Children [Completed]

New Version Pulmicort Turbuhaler USA Adults [Completed]

Pulmicort Respules(Budesonide Inhalation Suspension) vs Singulair, Children [Completed]

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Page last updated: 2008-06-22

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