What is budesonide used for?
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Budesonide, sold in the United States under the brand names Pulmicort and Entocort EC, is a steroid medication used to reduce inflammation in some conditions. The condition treated by budesonide depends on how the medication is taken.
Inhalation Budesonide
Inhalation budesonide is a medication used in the daily treatment of asthma. The use of budesonide helps prevent asthma symptoms from occurring, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Budesonide Limitations
Budesonide cannot be used to stop the symptoms of an asthma attack once it has begun, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Oral Budesonide
Budesonide given as a pill and taken by mouth is a treatment for Crohn's disease (a form of inflammatory bowel disease) to help reduce inflammation, according to Medline Plus.
Effects of Budesonide
Both inhalation and oral budesonide can help control symptoms, but neither is a cure for either asthma or Crohn's disease.
Considerations
Doctors may sometimes prescribe budesonide for as an anti-inflammatory to treat some other conditions, according to Medline Plus.
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