Bunide: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Bunide Information

Bunide is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule. It is typically used for the treatment of Asthma, Ulcerative Colitis. Other than this, Bunide has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Bunide. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Some other side effects of Bunide have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Bunide normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Bunide's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Bunide related warnings talks about Bunide's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Bunide are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Bunide may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Bunide, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Bunide Benefits & Uses
Bunide Dosage & How to Take
Bunide Side Effects
Bunide Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Bunide with Other Drugs
Bunide Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Bunide
Bunide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Bunide Benefits & Uses

Bunide is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Bunide Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 9 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 8 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 9 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 8 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 9 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 8 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Bunide Related Warnings

Is the use of Bunide safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Bunide without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Bunide safe during breastfeeding?

Bunide may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Bunide on the Kidneys?

Bunide has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Bunide on the Liver?

Bunide has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Bunide on the Heart?

Bunide may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Bunide with Other Drugs

Bunide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Amoxicillin

Bunide Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Bunide unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Infections
Cataract
Glaucoma
Osteoporosis

Frequently asked Questions about Bunide

Is this Bunide habit forming or addictive?

Bunide is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Bunide will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Bunide only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Bunide is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Bunide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Bunide

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Bunide with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Bunide

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Bunide and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Bunide

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Bunide and cetirizine together?

Dr. Ashish Mishra MBBS , Pathology

Yes, you can take Bunide and cetirizine together. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with cetirizine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Bunide cause diarrhea?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Bunide may cause diarrhoea but this occurs in a few cases only. However, the exact cause behind diarrhoea is unknown. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug, discuss it with your doctor immediately without any further delay.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Bunide cause gastritis?

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS , Pulmonology

No, Bunide does not cause gastritis. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. In fact, oral budesonide is used in the treatment of collagenous gastritis (CG) when other treatment options do not work.

Question about 5 years ago

How does Bunide work?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

Bunide contains budesonide which is works by suppressing the body's normal immune response to asthmatic triggers (allergic stimuli) which is responsible for the asthmatic attack. It also decreases swelling (inflammation) in the airways. In this way Bunide prevents the patients from wheezing, difficulty breathing, and chest tightness caused by asthma.

Question over 4 years ago

Can Bunide cause hair loss?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

No, Bunide does not cause hair loss (alopecia). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing excessive hair loss after taking this drug then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.