Budamate 400 Transhaler

Composition of Budamate 400 Transhaler

Budamate 400 Transhaler contains Formoterol (6mcg) + Budesonide (400mcg). It belongs to the Inhaled corticosteroid + Long-acting beta2-agonist class of medicines.

Uses of Budamate 400 Transhaler

Maintenance treatment of asthma and COPD with airflow limitation and frequent symptoms; helps prevent wheezing and breathlessness

Key benefits

• Improves breathing and lung function
• Reduces airway inflammation
• Prevents asthma/COPD flare-ups
• Decreases wheezing and chest tightness
• Provides long-acting bronchodilation

How Budamate 400 Transhaler works

Budesonide is an inhaled corticosteroid that reduces airway inflammation and mucus production. Formoterol is a long-acting beta2-agonist (LABA) that relaxes bronchial smooth muscle to keep airways open. Together they improve control and reduce exacerbations when used regularly.

How to take Budamate 400 Transhaler

Use exactly as prescribed (maintenance inhaler). Inhale through the device as trained. Rinse mouth/gargle after use to reduce oral thrush. Not meant for sudden acute breathlessness; keep a reliever inhaler if prescribed.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Apply it as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for the next application, skip the missed one — applying extra does not make up for it.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause a racing heart, marked tremor, headache and a fall in blood potassium. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Budamate 400 Transhaler

Most side effects of Budamate are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Throat irritation
• hoarseness
• cough
• oral thrush
• headache
• tremor
• palpitations

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Budamate 400 Transhaler

Warnings and precautions

Do not use as sole therapy for acute asthma attack. Risk of oral candidiasis—rinse mouth after use. Use with caution in diabetes, glaucoma/cataract, osteoporosis, thyroid disease, heart rhythm disorders, and untreated infections (including TB). Do not stop abruptly without medical advice.

Do not take Budamate if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for anyone with a known allergy to the propellant used in the inhaler.

Interactions with other medicines

Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (ketoconazole, itraconazole, ritonavir) increase budesonide levels, beta-blockers may reduce formoterol effect, other sympathomimetics, MAO inhibitors/TCAs (may increase cardiovascular effects), diuretics (hypokalemia risk)

How to store Budamate 400 Transhaler

Store below 25°C, away from heat and direct sunlight. Keep device dry and capped when not in use.

Expert advice for Budamate 400 Transhaler

Keep a spare reliever and check the counter so you are not caught with an empty one. Follow your written asthma action plan if you have one. Do not stop a preventer because you feel better — that is the medicine working.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

LUPIN LAB

Therapeutic class:

Anti-asthmatic (ICS + LABA)

Drug class:

Inhaled corticosteroid + Long-acting beta2-agonist