BUDESONIDE (ENTERIC COATED)- budesonide capsule, delayed release pellets

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Nyelv: angol

Forrás: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Aktív összetevők:

Budesonide (UNII: Q3OKS62Q6X) (Budesonide - UNII:Q3OKS62Q6X)

Beszerezhető a:

Lake Erie Medical DBA Quality Care Products LLC

INN (nemzetközi neve):

Budesonide

Összetétel:

Budesonide 3 mg

Az alkalmazás módja:

ORAL

Recept típusa:

PRESCRIPTION DRUG

Terápiás javallatok:

Budesonide capsules (enteric coated) are indicated for the treatment of mild to moderate active Crohn's disease involving the ileum and/or the ascending colon. Pediatric use information is approved for Perrigo Pharma International DAC's ENTOCORT EC (budesonide) capsules. However, due to Perrigo Pharma International DAC's marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that pediatric information. Budesonide capsules (enteric coated) are indicated for the maintenance of clinical remission of mild to moderate Crohn's disease involving the ileum and/or the ascending colon for up to 3 months in adults. Budesonide capsules (enteric coated) are contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to budesonide or any of the ingredients of budesonide capsules (enteric coated). Serious hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis have occurred [see Adverse Reactions (6.2)] . Risk Summary Limited published studies report on the use of budesonide in pregnant women; however, the data are insufficien

Termék összefoglaló:

Budesonide Capsules (enteric coated) are size #1 hard gelatin capsules with a pink opaque cap and a white opaque body printed with and '0495' on both cap and body in black ink containing 3 mg of budesonide, USP. Capsules are supplied as follows: 55700-590-90 Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Keep container tightly closed.

Engedélyezési státusz:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Termékjellemzők

BUDESONIDE (ENTERIC COATED)- BUDESONIDE CAPSULE, DELAYED RELEASE
PELLETS
LAKE ERIE MEDICAL DBA QUALITY CARE PRODUCTS LLC
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HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE
BUDESONIDE CAPSULES (ENTERIC COATED)
SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR
BUDESONIDE CAPSULES (ENTERIC COATED).
BUDESONIDE CAPSULES, FOR ORAL USE
INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 1997
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Budesonide capsules (enteric coated) are a corticosteroid indicated
for:
Treatment of mild to moderate active Crohn's disease involving the
ileum and/or the ascending colon. (1.1)
Maintenance of clinical remission of mild to moderate Crohn's disease
involving the ileum and/or the ascending colon
for up to 3 months in adults. (1.2)
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administration Instructions (2.1):
Take once daily in the morning.
Swallow whole. Do not chew or crush.
Avoid consumption of grapefruit juice for the duration of therapy.
Recommended Dosage:
_Mild to moderate active Crohn's disease (2.2):_
Adults: 9 mg once daily in the morning for up to 8 weeks; repeat 8
week treatment courses for recurring episodes of
active disease.
_Maintenance of clinical remission of mild to moderate Crohn's disease
(2.3):_
Adults: 6 mg once daily for up to 3 months; taper to complete
cessation after 3 months. Continued treatment for more
than 3 months has not been shown to provide substantial clinical
benefit.
When switching from oral prednisolone, begin tapering prednisolone
concomitantly with initiating budesonide capsules
(enteric coated).
Hepatic Impairment:
Consider reducing the dosage to 3 mg once daily in adult patients with
moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class
B). (2.4, 5.1, 8.6)
DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
Capsules: 3 mg (3)
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients in budesonide capsules
(enteric coated). (4)
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Hypercorticism and Adrenal Axis Suppression: Follow general warnings
concerning corticosteroids; pediatrics and
patients w