Uses of Becotide

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1. What is Becotide?

Becotide is a group of drugs that act on the respiratory tract with the ingredient Beclomethasone. Drugs manufactured by Glaxo Wellcome Operations circulated in Vietnam and are registered with the registration number VN-5832-01.
Pharmaceutical name: Becotide Inhaler
Classification: Drug
Registration number: VN-5832-01
Drug group: Drugs acting on the respiratory tract
Manufacturer: Glaxo Wellcome Operations
Ingredients: Becotide drugs contain The main ingredient is Beclomethasone, other active ingredients and excipients with just the right amount of medicine provided by the manufacturer.
Dosage form: metered dose nebulizer
Package: Box of 1 spray bottle of 200 doses
Content: Need to carefully look at the drug form and concentration indicated on the product packaging or in the instruction sheet for accurate information drug form and content in the product.

2. Uses of Becotide

2.1 What is the effect of Becotide?
Beclomathesone is a synthetic glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoid steroids have potent anti-inflammatory effects. When taken as a spray, the medicine goes directly to the lungs, with a very small part going to other organs of the body. Therefore, beclomethasone has fewer side effects than oral glucocorticoids. When taken orally, Beclomethasone has an anti-inflammatory effect 6-7 times stronger than hydrocortisone, when used topically, the anti-inflammatory effect is much stronger.
Effects and uses of Becotide in other cases
Each type of pharmaceutical product has a main effect to treat a specific disease or condition. That is why Becotide should only be used to treat the conditions or conditions specified in the instructions for use. Although Becotide may have some other effects that are not listed on the approved label, you should only use this medicine to treat certain other conditions when directed by your doctor.
2.2 Indications Asthma responds to or worsens when bronchodilators are used or with Na cromoglycate in combination with bronchodilators alone; Severe asthma dependent on systemic corticosteroids or ACTH.
2.3 Dosage and way of use How to use:
Each drug, pharmaceutical product is produced in different forms and has different usage according to the route of administration. The usual routes of drug administration by drug form are: oral drugs, injections, external drugs and suppositories. Carefully read the instructions on how to use Becotide Inhaler above from the instructions for use of the drug, do not arbitrarily use the drug by other routes not stated in the instruction sheet for Becotide Inhaler.
Dosage:
Adults 200mcg x 2-4 times/day; severe: initial: 600 - 800 mcg/day, reduce dose at onset of response; Maximum: 1000 mcg/day. Children use 50 - 100mcg x 2 - 4 times/day; Maximum: 500 mcg. Dosage of Becotide for Adults
The dosing regulations are usually intended to guide adults for oral administration. Dosage for other routes is specified in the leaflet. Do not change the dose on your own without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
Dosage of Becotide for children
Differences between children and adults such as pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, side effects... especially children are not allowed to be included in clinical trials ready before issuing a marketing authorization for a new drug. Therefore, using this drug for children should be very careful even with drugs that have not been warned.
2.4 Overdose, missed dose, emergency Overdose:
In case of emergency or overdose with dangerous manifestations, call 911 Emergency Center or go to the nearest local Medical Facility. Relatives need to provide the doctor with the prescription they are taking, the medicines they are taking, including prescription and non-prescription drugs.
Missed dose:
In case you miss a dose while taking the medicine, take it as soon as possible (usually it can be taken 1-2 hours before the time ordered by the doctor). However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the prescribed time. Be careful not to double the prescribed dose.

3. Notes when using Becotide

Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the drug. Tuberculosis may be active or latent. Note
Taking oral corticosteroids. Pregnant and lactating women. Becotide drug use during pregnancy
General note during pregnancy: The drug used during pregnancy may cause adverse effects (miscarriage, teratogenicity, fetal malformation,... ) to any stage of pregnancy, especially the first trimester. Therefore, it is best not to use the drug for pregnant women. In the case of mandatory use, it is necessary to consult carefully with your doctor, pharmacist before making a decision.
Precautions for taking Becotide while breastfeeding. It is best not to or limit the use of the drug during breast-feeding. Many drugs have not yet fully determined the effects of drugs during this period, so mothers need to carefully read the instructions for use and consult with doctors and pharmacists before deciding to use drugs.

4. Side effects when using the drug Becotide

Becotide side effects
Candida infection in the oropharynx, hoarseness or irritation of the throat, paroxysmal bronchospasm (must stop treatment immediately).
Becotide other side effects
It should be noted that this is not a complete list of Becotide side effects. In the process of use may occur other side effects that have not been shown or have not been studied. If there are any other side effects of Becotide that are not specified in the instructions for use, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

5. Drug interactions

When using two or more drugs at the same time, it is easy to have drug interactions leading to antagonism or synergism.
Becotide drug interactions with other drugs
What drugs can Becotide interact with? For professionals or those with specialized knowledge. Do not arbitrarily research and apply without professional knowledge
Becotide drug interactions with food and drinks
When using drugs with foods or alcohol, beer, tobacco... Those foods and drinks contain other active ingredients, so they can have an antagonism or synergistic effect with the drug. Read the instructions for use carefully or consult your doctor or pharmacist about taking Becotide with food, alcohol and tobacco.

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