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Alvonide is a prescription drug, available for use as Strips. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Asthma, Ulcerative Colitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Alvonide have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Alvonide. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Alvonide can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Alvonide are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Alvonide's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Severe while nursing. It is important to know if Alvonide has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Alvonide related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Alvonide are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Alvonide may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Alvonide, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Alvonide is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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
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Is the use of Alvonide safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Alvonide without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Alvonide safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Alvonide. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Alvonide on the Kidneys?
Alvonide rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Alvonide on the Liver?
Side effects of Alvonide rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Alvonide on the Heart?
Alvonide is rarely harmful for the heart.
Alvonide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alvonide unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alvonide habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Alvonide.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Alvonide since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Alvonide only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Alvonide is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Alvonide
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Alvonide and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alvonide
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Alvonide with alcohol.
Alvonide is a brand name of budenoside and it is available in the form of an inhaler, respule, nasal spray, and rotacap. It belongs to the class of drugs known as steroids (corticosteroid). It is a prescription drug which is used to prevent asthmatic attacks as maintenance treatment in asthma.
Yes, Alvonide is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as a headache, sore throat, and runny nose. If you experience any discomfort after taking this medicine then inform your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
No, Alvonide 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.
Take Alvonide as long as it is recommended by your doctor.
No, Alvonide 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.
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