What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Diabetes (high blood sugar)
-Glaucoma
-Heart disease
-High blood pressure
-Immune system problems
-Infection, especially a viral infection such as chickenpox, cold sores, or herpes
-Injury of mouth or throat
-Irregular heartbeat or rhythm
-Osteoporosis, weak bones
-Pheochromocytoma
-Receiving steroids like dexamethasone or prednisone
-Recent surgery
-Seizures
-Thyroid disease
-An unusual or allergic reaction to albuterol, budesonide, steroids, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breast-feeding
What may interact with this medication?
-Certain antibiotics such as clarithromycin, telithromycin
-Certain antivirals for HIV or hepatitis
-Certain medications for blood pressure, heart disease, irregular heartbeat
-Certain medications for depression, anxiety, or other mental health conditions
-Certain medications for fungal infections such as itraconazole and ketoconazole
-Diuretics
-MAOIs, such as Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medication?
Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
If your symptoms get worse or if you are using this medication more than normal, call your care team right away.
You and your care team should develop an Asthma Action Plan that is just for you. Be sure to know what to do if you are in the yellow (asthma is getting worse) or red (medical alert) zones.
Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy and drinking plenty of water may help. Contact your care team if the problem does not go away or is severe.
This medication may increase your risk of getting an infection. Call your care team for advice if you get a fever, chills, or sore throat, or other symptoms of a cold or flu. Do not treat yourself. Try to avoid being around people who are sick.