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Bunase 0.5 Respules


Product introduction

Bunase 0.5 Respules is used to prevent the symptoms of asthma (wheezing and shortness of breath). It is a steroid and is known as a "preventer". You need to have a fast-acting “reliever” as well because this medicine will not stop an asthma attack that has already started.

It is an Inhalational corticosteroids.

Uses of Bunase Respules

Benefits of Bunase Respules

In Asthma

Bunase 0.5 Respules is a combination medicine that works by reducing and preventing swelling and inflammation in your lungs. This medicine does not stop an asthma attack that has already started, but prevents its symptoms, such as tightness in your chest, wheezing, breathlessness, and coughing. This allows you to carry out your daily activities more easily and confidently. Keep taking it regularly as prescribed even if you do not have any symptoms, as it may take a few weeks for this medicine to show full effects. Stopping it abruptly may bring back the symptoms.

Side effects of Bunase Respules

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Bunase

  • Difficulty in swallowing
  • Fungal infection of mouth
  • Fungal infection of oropharynx
  • Headache
  • Abdominal pain
  • Depression
  • Joint pain
  • Cushing syndrome
  • Dyspepsia
  • Increased risk of infection
  • Muscle pain
  • Muscle weakness
  • Muscle twitching
  • Osteoporosis
  • Irritability
  • Euphoria (feeling of intense excitement and happiness)

How to use Bunase Respules

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Twist off the top of the respule/transpule and squeeze all the liquid into the nebulizer. It should be used right away after opening.

How Bunase Respules works

Bunase 0.5 Respules is a steroid. It prevents the cells in the lungs and breathing passages from releasing chemical messengers that cause inflammation (swelling) of the airways. This makes breathing easier.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Bunase 0.5 Respules. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Bunase 0.5 Respules may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Bunase 0.5 Respules is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Bunase Respules?

If you miss a dose of Bunase 0.5 Respules, take 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.

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Quick tips

  • Bunase 0.5 Respules ‘dampens down’ inflammation in the lungs to provide long-term (maintenance) treatment of asthma and prevent disease progression.
  • Bunase 0.5 Respules will not work for an ongoing asthma attack. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.
  • Take it at the same time every day to prevent asthma attacks.
  • Gargle with warm water after each inhalation to avoid any fungal infections in your mouth and throat.
  • Never breathe out into the mouthpiece.
  • Only minuscule amounts of Bunase 0.5 Respules may get absorbed into the bloodstream after inhalation. Hence, serious side effects such or weight gain are unlikely.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Inhalational Corticosteriods
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
Inhalational Corticosteriods

Patient concerns

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I am having asthama & need rotahealer sometime. how to reduce. I am swimming in the morning for one month. kindly advice.
Dr. Anshum Aneja Arora
Pulmonology
read more about asthma at: www.arohealth.com/bronchial asthma
Dry scaling Psoriasis (10 years); asthma 3 years.; obesity I have been on folitrax 7.5 mg x 2 once a week for the last 8 years. I also take folvite 50 daily. The breathing difficulty is recent. I am on seroflo inhaler twice a day and tiate once a day. There is no change in the psoriasis but the asthma is getting worse.
Dr. Atul Jain
Dermatology
You should visit md medicine for asthmaNo idea about asthma
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FAQs

Does Bunase 0.5 Respules help with cough?

Bunase 0.5 Respules helps relieve cough if it is caused due to asthma. In children, it is used to relieve cough which sounds like ‘dog bark’. This cough is caused due to irritation and swelling of the airways which further makes the airways narrow. As a result, when your child tries to breathe through the narrow passage, it becomes hard to breathe and causes coughing. Bunase 0.5 Respules helps to reduce this irritation and swelling of the airways.

Is Bunase 0.5 Respules safe?

Bunase 0.5 Respules is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

Does Bunase 0.5 Respules raise blood sugar?

Yes, if you are taking Bunase 0.5 Respules orally, your blood sugar levels may increase. However, with Bunase 0.5 Respules inhalers, an increase in the blood sugar levels is very rare but may increase only if very high doses are taken for a very long time.

Does Bunase 0.5 Respules cause bone loss?

Bunase 0.5 Respules being a steroid tends to decrease bone density, but this is usually seen in patients who take Bunase 0.5 Respules in high doses and for a very long time. Take Bunase 0.5 Respules as per the doctor’s advice to decrease the chances of developing decreased bone density.

Is Bunase 0.5 Respules effective?

Bunase 0.5 Respules is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Bunase 0.5 Respules too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

What if I forget to take a dose of Bunase 0.5 Respules?

If you forget a dose of Bunase 0.5 Respules, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

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Name: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: Atlanta Arcade, Marol Church Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400059, INDIA.
Country of origin: India

MRP
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