Budesonide
Uses
Budesonide is used in the treatment of allergic disorders and the symptoms it causes and asthma.
How it Works
Budesonide works by reducing the inflammation in airways. Budesonide is known as an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid hormone. Budesonide works by blocking and inhibiting the mast cells and chemicals that the immune system uses to mediate the inflammatory response, which then helps to prevent swelling and inflammation, this unblocks the nasal passages, and helps to relieve the discomfort.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Budesonide may suffer from such side effects;
Electrolyte imbalance,
Glaucoma,
Redistribution/accumulation of body fat,
Bone degradation,
Hoarseness of voice,
Blemish,
Increased risk of infection,
Sore throat,
Anxiety,
Stomach pain,
Heartburn,
Depression,
Mild wheezing,
Spinning sensation,
Superficial nosebleeds,
Dry feeling inside the nose,
Discomfort in the nasal passage
Levosalbutamol
Uses
Levosalbutamol is used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (copd) and the symptoms it can cause
How it Works
The Levosalbutamol works by relaxing the muscles in the walls of the airways in the lungs which opens the airways allowing air to pass through and makes breathing easier.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Levosalbutamol can include the symptoms below;
Cough,
Throat irritation,
Musculoskeletal pain,
Respiratory tract inflammation,
Respiratory tract infection