Is A Prescription Required To have Entocort EC?
A Prescription is required to purchase Entocort EC from verified online Canadian pharmacies.
What Is Entocort EC Used For?
Entocort EC is a glucocorticosteroid medicine prescribed for the treatment of people with mild to moderate Crohn’s disease (a disease that affects part of small intestine and part of large intestine). It helps to treat the active Crohn’s disease and prevents symptoms from coming back up to 3 months. The safety and efficacy of Entocort EC has not been established in children.
What Is Crohn’s Disease?
Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease. The inflammation is found usually in part of small intestine and in part of large intestine. The cause of Crohn’s disease is not known yet. Some symptoms of the disease include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, pain, fever and sometimes bleeding from the rectum. There may also be loss of appetite and weight loss. Other symptoms include redness, soreness of eyes, joint pain and sores on skin. These symptoms can range from mild to severe. Although there is no cure for Crohn’s disease till now, it is possible to quiet down the disease (go into remission).
How Does Budesonide Help With Crohn's Disease?
The exact mechanism of action of Entocort EC (budesonide) in treating Crohn’s disease is not understood completely. This medicine works through its anti-inflammatory actions in the intestine to reduce inflammation and symptoms of the disease. It eases the symptoms of flare-ups of inflammatory bowel conditions.
How Is Entocort EC Supplied and Stored?
Entocort EC (Budesonide) comes from Canada and is manufactured by AstraZeneca. This medication is available as 3 mg dosage form in packaging of 100, 200, and 300 capsules.
The medication should be stored at a room temperature of 15°C to 30°C in tightly closed container. It should be kept out of sight and reach of children.
What Is the Cost of Entocort EC?
Our verified online pharmacy is pleased to offer you the Entocort EC 3 mg at an unbeatable price of $729 for a supply of 300 capsules, which is $2.43 per unit. It is best to compare the prices of drugs online at edrugsearch or Pharmacychecker.Com.
Is Entocort A Corticosteroid?
Entocort EC (budesonide) is a corticosteroid hormone and has anti-inflammatory actions.
What should I avoid while taking Entocort EC?
Entocort EC is a corticosteroid and suppresses the immune system. Patients who take medications that suppress the immune system are more at a risk of developing infections. Hence, if you are taking Entocort EC avoid people with infections. If you never had chicken pox or measles, be careful to avoid these conditions. These conditions can be more serious if you get them while taking Entocort EC. You should also avoid drinking alcohol while taking Entocort EC, because both budesonide and alcohol can cause dizziness, taking the two together may make it worse.
Can I Drink Grapfruit Juice While Taking Entocort EC?
While taking Entocort EC, avoid drinking grapefruit juice as it can increase the amount of Entocort EC in your blood. However, other juices such as orange juice or apple juice do not have such an effect.
How should I take Entocort EC?
Take the medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Take Entocort EC in the morning. Swallow each capsule whole. Do not crush, chew or open the capsule. Your health care professional will advise you on how long you need to take Entocort EC.
How is Entocort EC Metabolized in Body?
The drug is metabolized in liver and has a half-life of 2 to 3.6 hours.
What Are The Possible Side Effects of Entocort EC?
Like all other medications, Entocort EC can cause side effects. The most common side effects of Entocort EC include headache, infection in your air passages, back pain, upset stomach, dizziness, abdominal pain, excessive stomach gas, diarrhea, sinus infection, viral infection and joint pain. Other side effects include hypercortism (side effects of having too much steroid in your body) with symptoms such as acne, bruising easily, rounding of face (moon face), ankle swelling, thicker or more hair on your body and face, adrenal suppression (a condition where adrenal glands do not make enough steroid hormones) with symptoms of tiredness, weakness, nausea, vomiting and low blood pressure, effects on immune system and increased chances of infections (due to weakened immune system). Inform your health care provider if you experience symptoms of pain, fever, aches, chills, tiredness, nausea and vomiting. Entocort EC can also lead to worsening of allergies.
When Should You Not Take Entocort EC?
Do not take Entocort EC if you are allergic to budesonide or any other ingredients in Entocort EC.
What Should You Tell Your Doctor Before taking Entocort EC?
Before you start taking Entocort EC, be sure to tell your doctor if you:
- Have liver problems
- Are planning to undergo surgery
- Have chicken pox or measles or have been in contact with such a person recently
- Have or had a family history of diabetes, cataracts or glaucoma
- Have or had tuberculosis
- Have high blood pressure
- Have decreased bone mineral density (osteoporosis)
- Have stomach ulcers
- Have any other medical condition
- Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. It is not known whether Entocort EC may harm your unborn baby
- Are breast-feeding or planning to do so. Entocort EC can pass into breast milk and harm your baby. You and your health care professional will decide whether you should take Entocort EC or breast-feed. You cannot do both at the same time.
What Medicines Can Interact With Entocort EC?
It is important to tell your health care professional about all other medicines that you have taken recently including any kind of supplements and non-prescription drugs.
Medicines which interact with Entocort EC include:
- Any glucocorticosteroid medicine
- Medicines that suppress your immune system (such as cyclosporine)
- Ketoconazole or other medicine that affect the function of your liver
Where Can I Buy Entocort EC Online?
If prescribed by your health care professional, Entocort EC can be bought directly from Canadian Online Pharmacy. You will not have to wait to start your therapy due to the swift shipping service provided by us.
How Is Entocort EC Delivered?
The standard delivery fee is $10.00. The orders are usually shipped in 2-3 working days after the processing of the order. The medication package is delivered by regular mail within 10-14 business days after it has been shipped.
For further information and aid, you can contact our Customer Service at 1877-240-4438 or
email us at customerservice@canadawidepharmacy.com.
References:
1. https://www.azpicentral.com/entocort-ec/entocortec.pdf
2. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2009/021324s008lbl.pdf
3. https://gp2u.com.au/static/pdf/E/ENTOCORT-PI.pdf
DESCRIPTION
Entocort EC (Budesonide) is an Rx medication that is used to treat certain bowel conditions (such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis). While budesonide does not cure these conditions, it may decrease symptoms such as pain and diarrhea. Budesonide is an anti-inflammatory drug (corticosteroid hormone). It works by decreasing the body's natural defense response (immune response).
Budesonide works by reducing inflammation, and this eases the symptoms of flare-ups of inflammatory bowel conditions.
Crohn's disease is a condition which causes inflammation in the gastrointestinal system. Any part of the system can be affected, although the most common site for the disease to start is the lower part of the small intestine, called the ileum. Other parts of the small intestine and the colon are also commonly affected. When the disease flares up, the inflammation causes varying symptoms depending on which part of the gastrointestinal system is affected. Common symptoms are pain, diarrhoea, weight loss and ulcers.
Ulcerative colitis causes inflammation of the large intestine, which leads to problems such as ulceration and bleeding. This causes symptoms such as tummy (abdominal) pain and diarrhoea.
There are a number of different budesonide preparations and brands. The way the manufacturers make each of these differs slightly; this allows the different brands to release budesonide in specific areas of the intestine. You will be prescribed the brand that allows budesonide to be released in the part of your intestine which requires it most.
Use this medication regularly and exactly as prescribed in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, use it at the same time each day. Do not increase your dose, take it more frequently, or use it for a longer time than prescribed because this may increase your risk of serious side effects.
According to the
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, there may be up to 1,000,000 Americans with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The category of IBD includes both Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, two similar disorders of unknown origin. Crohn's disease typically occurs in the ileum and colon, but it can take place in any section of the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms of the disorder can include diarrhea, crampy abdominal pain, fever and sometimes bleeding from the rectum.
PACKAGING
Entocort EC (Budesonide) comes from Canada and is manufactured by AstraZeneca. This medication is available in the one strength of 3 mg and different packages of 100, 200, and 300 capsules.
Store at room temperature, away from moisture, light, and heat (not in the bathroom) and out of the sight and reach of children and pets.
Please, do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired. These measures will help to protect the (our) environment.
Please note that the manufacturing country and the manufacturer may vary depending on the availability.
DELIVERY
The standard shipping fee is a flat rate of $10.00. Orders are normally dispatched in 2-3 working days after the order is processed. Your package will be delivered by regular mail in 10-14 business days after it is shipped out.
For more information and further assistance, please feel free to Customer Service at 1877-240-4438 or email us at customerservice@canadawidepharmacy.com.
SIDE-EFFECTS
Please keep in mind that, just because a side effect is listed here does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience any side effect – we are all different.
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
This medication usually has fewer side effects than other corticosteroids because budesonide works in the gut and only small amounts are absorbed into the body. Nausea, heartburn, and headache, may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Tell your doctor right away if any of these rare but serious side effects occur: unusual tiredness, vision problems, easy bruising/bleeding, puffy face, unusual hair growth, mental/mood changes (such as depression, mood swings, agitation), muscle weakness/pain, thinning skin, slow wound healing.
Because this drug works by weakening the immune system, it may lower your ability to fight infections. This may make you more likely to get a serious (rarely fatal) infection or make any infection you have worse. Tell your doctor right away if you have any signs of infection (such as cough, sore throat, fever, chills). Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in oral thrush or a yeast infection. Contact your doctor if you notice white patches in your mouth or a change in vaginal discharge.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist – particularly if they are persistent.
SAFETY
Before taking budesonide, tell your doctor if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
This medication may slow down a child's growth if used for a long time. Consult the doctor or pharmacist for more details. See the doctor regularly so your child's height and growth can be checked.
During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Babies born to mothers who have used corticosteroids for a long time may develop hormone problems. Tell your doctor right away if you notice symptoms such as persistent nausea/vomiting, severe diarrhea, or weakness in your newborn.
This medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: eye disease (such as cataracts, glaucoma), high blood pressure, liver disease, thyroid problems, diabetes, stomach/intestinal problems (such as diverticulitis, ulcer), brittle bones (osteoporosis), current/past infections (such as tuberculosis, positive tuberculosis test, herpes, fungal), bleeding problems, mental/mood conditions (such as psychosis, anxiety, depression).
Using corticosteroid medications for a long time can make it more difficult for your body to respond to physical stress. Therefore, before having surgery or emergency treatment, or if you get a serious illness/injury, tell your doctor or dentist that you are using this medication or have used this medication within the past 12 months. Tell your doctor right away if you develop unusual/extreme tiredness or weight loss. If you will be using this medication for a long time, carry a warning card or medical ID bracelet that identifies your use of this medication.
Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, and herbal products).
Daily use of alcohol while using this medicine may increase your risk for stomach bleeding. Limit alcoholic beverages. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with budesonide and cause increased levels of the medication in your blood. Discuss the use of grapefruit products with your doctor. Do not increase or decrease the amount of grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor.
Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Call your doctor for preventive treatment if you are exposed to chicken pox or measles. These conditions can be serious or even fatal in people who are using budesonide.
This medication may mask signs of infection. It can make you more likely to get infections or may worsen any current infections. Therefore, wash your hands well to prevent the spread of infection. Avoid contact with people who have infections that may spread to others (such as chickenpox, measles, flu). Consult your doctor if you have been exposed to an infection or for more details.
Budesonide may cause vaccines not to work as well. Therefore, do not have any immunizations/vaccinations while using this medication without the consent of your doctor. Avoid contact with people who have recently received live vaccines (such as flu vaccine inhaled through the nose).
Can Other Medicines Affect Entocort EC (Budesonide)?
Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This leaflet does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/non-prescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.
Some products that may interact with this drug include: aldesleukin, mifepristone, drugs that can cause bleeding/bruising (including antiplatelet drugs such as clopidogrel, "blood thinners" such as dabigatran/warfarin, NSAIDs such as aspirin/celecoxib/ibuprofen).
If your doctor has directed you to take low-dose aspirin for heart attack or stroke prevention (usually at dosages of 81-325 milligrams a day), you should continue taking it unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
This product may interfere with certain lab tests (such as skin tests). Make sure laboratory personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug.
Severe Interactions of Entocort EC
These medications are not usually taken together. Consult your healthcare professional (e.g., doctor or pharmacist) for more information:
- SELECTED IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS/TALIMOGENE LAHERPAREPVEC
- IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVES; IMMUNOMODULATORS/EFALIZUMAB; NATALIZUMAB
Serious Interactions of Entocort EC
These medications may interact and cause very harmful effects. Consult your healthcare professional (e.g., doctor or pharmacist) for more information:
- SELECTED STEROIDS/BOCEPREVIR;COBICISTAT;RITONAVIR;TELAPREVIR
- SYSTEMIC CORTICOSTEROIDS/LIVE VACCINES
- IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVES; IMMUNE-MODULATORS/FINGOLIMOD
- AGENTS THAT AFFECT IODIDE/RADIOACTIVE IODIDE
- CORTICOSTEROIDS; CORTICOTROPIN (ACTH)/AMPHOTERICIN B
- GLUCOCORTICOIDS/ALDESLEUKIN
- CORTICOSTEROIDS/MIFEPRISTONE
- CORTICOSTEROIDS/SELECTED ANTICHOLINESTERASE
Moderate Interactions of Entocort EC
These medications may cause some risk when taken together. Consult your healthcare professional (e.g., doctor or pharmacist) for more in formation:
- CORTICOSTEROIDS/HORMONAL CONTRACEPTIVES; ESTROGENS
- CORTICOSTEROIDS/SELECTED CYP3A4 INDUCERS
- CORTICOSTEROIDS/SELECTED MACROLIDE ANTIBIOTICS
- SELECTED CORTICOSTEROIDS/ITRACONAZOLE; KETOCONAZOLE
- CORTICOSTEROIDS/ERLOTINIB
- CORTICOSTEROIDS/QUINOLONES
- STEROIDS/BUPROPION
- CORTICOSTEROIDS/ANTICOAGULANTS
- CORTICOSTEROIDS/SALICYLATES
- CORTICOSTEROIDS/NSAIDS