Product Information
Drug name: Entocort EC
Entocort EC generic name: Budesonide
Strengths: 3mg
Formulation: Tablet
Product Description
Entocort EC is a corticosteroid that is used to treat gastrointestinal problems and decrease inflammation in the body. It lowers the immune system as a side effect of reducing the body’s natural defense response.Entocort EC does not cure these gastrointestinal problems, however it does help to alleviate the symptoms. Budesonide is the generic name for Entocort EC. Entocort EC 3mg is the sole dose available for this medicine.
Entocort EC is an orally given medication that is generally taken first thing in the morning. This medicine should be swallowed whole with a full glass of water (8 oz) and not chewed or mashed. In case of difficulty swallowing pills, contact your prescribing physician; there are variants that can be opened and the drug combined with a soft meal like applesauce. Mix with a tablespoon and consume within 30 minutes of combining the drug with food, without chewing or crushing it. This approach still requires a full glass (8 oz) of water.
The amount of time you should take the drug is determined on your illness, response, and age.
Using Entocort EC
Consult your prescribing physician if you have ever experienced any of the following:
- Eye disease
- High blood pressure
- Liver disease
- Thyroid problems
- Diabetes
- Stomach/intestinal problems
- Brittle bones
- Current/past infections
- Bleeding problems
- Mental/mood conditions
It’s a good idea to keep an eye on physical stress and try to decrease it. Because corticosteroids can lower the body’s tolerance over time, any unexpected weariness or weight loss should be discussed with your prescribing doctor.
Alcohol use should be kept to a minimum. Stomach bleeding is more likely when you drink alcohol.
Infection symptoms may be masked with Entocort EC. Take additional precautions when washing your hands and avoiding virus vectors. Because this medication reduces the efficacy of vaccinations, avoid persons who have recently received a live vaccine (for example, a flu vaccine administered through inhalation). Lab testing, particularly skin tests, may be affected by Entocort EC.
Side effects, particularly those relating to bone, mental, or mood, as well as internal bleeding, are more common in older individuals.
Entocort EC has an impact on pregnancy. Long-term corticosteroid users’ infants are at risk of developing hormone problems. In nursing women, Entocort EC enters into their milk.
Some possible interactions are:
- Aldesleukin
- Mifepristone
- Drugs that can cause bleeding/ bruising o Grapefruit
Side Effects:
Common
- Nausea
- Heartburn
- Headache
- Lowered immune system
Serious:
- Higher chance of infections
- White patches in mouth
- Change in vaginal discharge
- Unusual tiredness
- Vision problems
- Easy bruising/ bleeding
- Puffy face
- Unusual hair growth
- Mental/ mood change
- Muscle weakness/ pain
- Bone pain
- Thinning skin
- Slow wound healing
- Stomach/ intestinal bleeding
- Allergic reaction