Pharmacology
The high therapeutic effect of the Pulmicort achieved by being a part of the steroid hormone - budesonide.
It has several effects on the body:
- suppresses inflammatory processes;
- eliminates spasms and bronchial edema;
- It stimulates andrenoretseptory, allowing an improvement in bronchial obstruction, and the normalization of functionality of glands which are responsible for the synthesis of mucus and phlegm.
It should be noted that Pulmicort is recommended not only for the treatment of diseases in the acute phase of development, but also for the prevention of exacerbations, such as bronchial asthma.
Which diseases prescribed Pulmicort
In pediatric therapy Pulmicort is used to treat:
- bronchitis;
- tracheitis;
- laryngitis;
- asthma different nature;
- COPD.
Contraindications
Apply Pulmicort to treat children can not, if the child's age is less than 0.6 months, and if it has you are hypersensitive to budesonide. Fungal lesions of the body, liver pathologies and viral infections, drug use should take place under medical supervision.
Possible side effects
The use of Pulmicort in children may be associated with various side effects. Most often, after use they experience dry mouth, nausea and headaches. In rare cases, Pulmicort therapy causes psychological and emotional changes in children. The child may be hyperactive or, on the contrary, it can be observed apathy and confusion.
In most cases, side effects arise against incorrect use of the drug or exceeded its doses. If they do occur, you must immediately stop treatment Pulmicort and child to the doctor.
The dosage and duration of treatment
The dosage of Pulmicort and duration of application is determined on an individual basis.
Dosage Calculation shall be based on several factors:
- body weight;
- age;
- type of pathology.
And, despite the fact that the dose of each age category clearly described in the instructions for the children and how much Pulmicort time to breathe, before applying it is mandatory to consult with doctor. According annotation drug to children aged 0.6 months and up to 7 years ranges from 0.25 mg to 0.5 mg. daily dosage can be increased to 1 mg, if necessary.
Depending on the dosage, calculated as inhaled treatments per day will need to do. 0.25 mg - 2 ml of this final solution. On this basis, if the daily dose is 0.25 mg, the child tedious Pulmicort inhalations 1 time per day. If the dose is, for example, 0.5 mg - 2 times in the morning and evening, 0.75 mg - 3 times a day at regular intervals, etc. It should be mandatory to take into account all the rules of inhalation at children.
Regarding the duration of treatment, in this case also all individually. On average, the children assigned to breathe Pulmicort 10-14 days. If the positive trend observed much earlier, treatment is necessary to still continue. Do not abruptly stop making inhalation, as this drug is hormonal and abrogation would lead to serious consequences. Pulmicort cancellation implemented gradually reducing the daily dosage. So reduce the risk of occurrence of effects of hormonal agents.
How much time should last one inhalation
Many parents wonder how much a child can breathe Pulmicort? Young patients by 0.6 months to 3 years old are encouraged to breathe for about 3 minutes, the older children can inhale the medicine for 7-10 minutes.
How to breed Pulmicort inhalation
Dilute the preparation simple. This would require one ml of the suspension mixed with saline in the 1: 1 and pour the finished composition in a special compartment nebulizer. It is not necessary pre-harvest solution. It must be used within 30 minutes after cooking! The maximum amount of the prepared solution of 4 ml.
It should be noted that only a compression nebulizer may use for inhalation Pulmicort! Membrane and ultrasonic devices are not suitable for this purpose!
What you need to know about inhalation
In medical practice, repeatedly have been cases where due to improper conduct Pulmicort inhalation at the child sharply deteriorating health. And to prevent this, keep in mind that inhalation can not be done:
- after eating or before eating the food (you need to wait at least 1.5 hours);
- with frequent nosebleeds;
- before going to bed.
After inhalation forbidden to play active games, go out for about 30 minutes and talk loudly. From drinking and should be avoided. High temperatures also apply to restrictions on inhalation. However, if it is accompanied by severe bronchial spasms and complicated breathing, you can do inhalation.
Remember, Pulmicort - a hormonal drug that should be used only on prescription. You can not do it alone inhalation child, because it is not picked up, the dosage may not only give positive results, but also lead to serious consequences.
sources:
Vidal: https://www.vidal.ru/drugs/pulmicort__1801
GRLS: https://grls.rosminzdrav.ru/Grls_View_v2.aspx? routingGuid = 298bc255-c163-4775-8082-11b258936afc & t =
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