In bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, it is often recommended to use Pulmicort for inhalations. This drug is available in convenient containers with a dispensed suspension, which can be easily placed in a compressor nebulizer. It is important to remember that other types of devices are not suitable, including - ultrasonic.
What is the preparation for inhalation of Pulmicort?
The present medicament is a suspension with an active ingredient called budesonide. The concentration of the active substance can be 0.25 and 0.5 mg in 1 ml of the solution.
Budesonide is a glucocorticosteroid hormone for topical use. It produces anti-inflammatory effect, reduces the frequency of relapses of bronchial asthma and obstructive pulmonary disease, alleviates their symptoms.
Despite the hormonal basis, the medicine for inhalation of Pulmicort is very well tolerated even with prolonged use, since budesonide does not show mineralocorticosteroid properties and has little effect on the functioning of the adrenal glands. The drug can be used even for prevention.
How to breed Pulmicort for inhalations?
Concentration of the active component taken for 1 time, it is necessary to establish individually on the recommendation of the attending physician. The dosage of Pulmicort for inhalation at the initial stage of therapy is usually 1-2 mg budesonide per day, which corresponds to 2-4 ml suspension (0.5 mg / ml). Supportive treatment is carried out by taking 0.5-4 mg of active ingredient per day. It is worth noting that with the appointment of 1 mg budesonide, the entire dose can be used for 1 inhalation session. If the dose exceeds the specified value, it is better to divide it into 2-3 receptions.
The pulmicort must be diluted with special solutions with a concentration of 0.9% in equal proportions. For this are well suited:
- Fenoterol;
- Acetylcysteine;
- saline;
- Salbutamol;
- Terbutaline.
How to use a solution for inhalation Pulmicort?
First you need to prepare a compressor nebulizer :
- Ensure that the internal surface of the device and the container for pouring solutions are clean.
- Blot the nebulizer cover with paper if the unit is wet.
- Check the patency of the mouthpiece and mask.
After preparation, you can fill the device with a solution, filling it with a volume of 2-4 ml.
Before starting inhalation, be sure to do the following:
- Be sure to rinse and rinse the mouth with warm water or a weak solution of baking soda to prevent the development of candidiasis.
- Lubricate the skin that will come in contact with the mask, light cream to avoid irritation.
- Before placing the suspension in the nebulizer chamber, shake the medicine container well.
The inhalation time of Pulmicort depends on the intensity of the device, it is recommended to feed 5-8 l / min.
After the treatment session, you need:
- Thoroughly rinse the skin on the face with warm water and wipe with soothing lotion, apply a similar cream.
- The mouthpiece, mask and nebulizer chamber should be washed with running water using a mild detergent.
- Dry all parts of the compressor and only then collect it.
To make adjustments in the way of application and dosage of a drug it is necessary at occurrence of collateral symptoms:
- hives;
- itching and irritation on the skin;
- insomnia and irritability;
- internal ulcers in the oral cavity;
- Candidiasis of the mucosa;
- violation of behavioral processes.