Inhaled Budesonide Pharmacology
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The onset of action of inhaled budesonide is several hours up to a few days. Patient education is critical to ensure that patients stick with its use.
Budesonide does have a nebulized formulation that is often used in pediatrics and geriatrics.
There aren't a ton of critical drug interactions, but you should think about medications that inhibit CYP3A4 and may have additive immunosuppressive effects.
Inhaled Budesonide Pharmacology