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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 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Bunide safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Bunide without worrying about any side effects.
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.
What is the effect of Bunide on the Kidneys?
Bunide has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Bunide on the Liver?
Bunide has very mild side effects on the liver.
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.
Bunide 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 Bunide unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Bunide habit forming or addictive?
Bunide is not addictive in nature.
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.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Bunide only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Bunide is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Bunide
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Bunide with food.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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