People who have Crohn's disease may benefit from budesonide EC, a prescription steroid. This segment of the eMedTV archives further describes the uses and effects of the medication and provides links to more detailed information on budesonide EC.
Headaches and respiratory infections are among the most commonly reported side effects of budesonide EC. This eMedTV article outlines common and rare side effects of budesonide EC, as well as the side effects that may require prompt medical attention.
Budesonide EC is used for the treatment of Crohn's disease in adults. This eMedTV Web page describes specific uses of the medication, explains why the drug is not approved for use in children, and discusses possible off-label budesonide EC uses.
The recommended budesonide EC dosage for treating active Crohn's disease is usually 9 mg once daily. This eMedTV segment provides more budesonide EC dosing guidelines, including "maintenance" dosages for keeping symptoms under control.
This eMedTV page explains that grapefruit juice and certain antibiotics are among the substances that may negatively interact with budesonide EC. This article also discusses the problems these drug interactions with budesonide EC may cause.
There are many precautions and warnings with budesonide EC to be aware of before taking the medication. This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at these precautions and explains what to tell your doctor before taking the medication.
