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Uceris Rectal Foam (Budesonide)
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Product Details
Description
Uceris Rectal Foam contains budesonide, a corticosteroid used to treat mild to moderate ulcerative colitis. It is formulated for rectal administration to target inflammation in the lower part of the colon and rectum.
Budesonide works by reducing inflammation and suppressing the immune response, helping to alleviate symptoms such as rectal bleeding, pain, and diarrhea.
Fact Table
Formula
C25H34O6
License
US FDA
Bioavailability
10% (rectal foam)
Legal status
Prescription only (?)
Chemical Name
(11ß,16a)-16,17-[(1-methylethylidene)bis(oxy)]-11,21-dihydroxypregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione
Elimination half-life
2-3.6 hours
Dosage (Strength)
2 mg per application (rectal foam)
Pregnancy
Consult a doctor
Brands
Uceris, Entocort, Pulmicort
Protein binding
85-90%
PubChem CID
5281004
MedlinePlus
a608007
ChEBI
CHEBI:3207
ATC code
A07EA06
DrugBank
DB01222
KEGG
D07514
Routes of administration
Rectal
Directions
Administer twice daily for two weeks and then once daily for the next four weeks.
Ingredients
The active ingredient in Uceris Rectal Foam is budesonide.
Interactions
Common drug-drug interactions include:
- Aceclofenac
- Acemetacin
- Adagrasib
- Amiodarone
- Amprenavir
- Amtolmetin Guacil
- Aprepitant
- Aspirin
- Atazanavir
- Avacopan
- Balofloxacin
- Bemiparin
- Berotralstat
- Besifloxacin
- Boceprevir
- Bromfenac
- Bufexamac
- Bupropion
- Carbamazepine
- Celecoxib
- Ceritinib
- Choline Salicylate
- Cilostazol
- Cimetidine
- Ciprofloxacin
- Clarithromycin
- Clofazimine
- Clonixin
- Cobicistat
- Conivaptan
- Cosyntropin
- Cyclosporine
- Dabrafenib
- Darunavir
- Delavirdine
- Desmopressin
- Dexibuprofen
- Dexketoprofen
- Diclofenac
- Diflunisal
- Diltiazem
- Dipyrone
- Dronedarone
- Droxicam
- Duvelisib
- Enoxacin
- Etodolac
- Etofenamate
- Etoricoxib
- Fedratinib
- Felbinac
- Fenoprofen
- Fepradinol
- Feprazone
- Fexinidazole
- Fleroxacin
- Floctafenine
- Fluconazole
- Flufenamic Acid
- Flumequine
- Flurbiprofen
- Fluvoxamine
- Fosamprenavir
- Fosaprepitant
- Fosnetupitant
- Gatifloxacin
- Gemifloxacin
- Ibuprofen
- Idelalisib
- Imatinib
- Indinavir
- Indomethacin
- Itraconazole
- Ivacaftor
- Ivosidenib
- Ketoconazole
- Ketoprofen
- Ketorolac
- Larotrectinib
- Lefamulin
- Lenacapavir
- Letermovir
- Levofloxacin
- Levoketoconazole
- Lomefloxacin
- Lomitapide
- Lonafarnib
- Lopinavir
- Lorlatinib
- Lornoxicam
- Loxoprofen
- Lumacaftor
- Lumiracoxib
- Lutetium Lu 177 Dotatate
- Macimorelin
- Maribavir
- Mavacamten
- Meclofenamate
- Mefenamic Acid
- Meloxicam
- Mifepristone
- Morniflumate
- Moxifloxacin
- Nabumetone
- Nadifloxacin
- Nadroparin
- Naproxen
- Nefazodone
- Nelfinavir
- Nepafenac
- Netupitant
- Niflumic Acid
- Nilotinib
- Nimesulide
- Nimesulide Beta Cyclodextrin
- Nirmatrelvir
- Norfloxacin
- Ofloxacin
- Olutasidenib
- Omaveloxolone
- Oxaprozin
- Oxyphenbutazone
- Pacritinib
- Palbociclib
- Parecoxib
- Paritaprevir
- Pazufloxacin
- Pefloxacin
- Phenobarbital
- Phenylbutazone
- Piketoprofen
- Piroxicam
- Pirtobrutinib
- Posaconazole
- Pranoprofen
- Primidone
- Proglumetacin
- Propyphenazone
- Proquazone
- Prulifloxacin
- Ranitidine
- Ribociclib
- Ritlecitinib
- Ritonavir
- Rofecoxib
- Rotavirus Vaccine, Live
- Rufloxacin
- Salicylic Acid
- Salsalate
- Saquinavir
- Sargramostim
- Schisandra sphenanthera
- Sodium Salicylate
- Somatrogon-ghla
- Sparfloxacin
- Sulindac
- Telaprevir
- Telithromycin
- Tenoxicam
- Tiaprofenic Acid
- Tolfenamic Acid
- Tolmetin
- Tosufloxacin
- Trofinetide
- Troleandomycin
- Tucatinib
- Upadacitinib
- Valdecoxib
- Verapamil
- Vonoprazan
- Voriconazole
- Voxelotor
Cautions
Uceris Rectal Foam should be used cautiously in patients with a history of infections, high blood pressure, diabetes, osteoporosis, peptic ulcers, or any other condition that may worsen with corticosteroid use.
Prolonged use of corticosteroids can suppress the immune system, increasing the risk of infections.
Side Effects
Common side effects of this drug include:
- Acne
- Angioedema
- Arthralgia
- Bleeding from nose
- Cataract
- Constipation
- Cough
- Cushing's syndrome
- Dermatitis
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Dyspnea
- Edema of face
- Erosive esophagitis
- Fatigue
- Fracture of bone
- Gastroenteritis
- Headache
- Hirsutism
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypertension
- Hypersensitivity reaction
- Hypocortisolism secondary to another disorder
- Indigestion
- Leukocytosis
- Nausea
- Nasal stinging/burning
- Oral candidiasis
- Osteoporosis
- Peripheral edema
- Pneumonia
- Respiratory tract infection
- Sinusitis
- Spasm
- Suppression of adrenal gland
- Syncope
- Throat irritation
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
References
Uceris Rectal Foam [package insert]. Raleigh, NC: Salix Pharmaceuticals; October 2014.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.Product Code : 14948
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