Ortikos
Generic name:budesonide (oral) [ bue-DES-oh-nide ]
Brand names: Entocort EC, Ortikos, Uceris
Drug class:Glucocorticoids
What is Ortikos?
Ortikos is a steroid that reduces inflammation in the body.
Entocort and Ortikos are used to treat mild to moderate Crohn's disease in adults and children at least 8 years old. These medicines are also used in adults to keep symptoms from returning for up to 3 months.
Uceris is used to treat mild to moderate ulcerative colitis (UC) in adults.
Ortikos may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Ortikos if you are allergic to it.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
an infection, including chickenpox or measles;
a weak immune system (caused by disease or by using certain medicines);
osteoporosis or low bone mineral density;
any allergy; or
(in you or a family member) diabetes, cataracts, or glaucoma.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It is not known whether Ortikos will harm an unborn baby. However, having untreated or uncontrolled UC during pregnancy can cause complications leading to preterm delivery or low birth weight. The benefit of treating UC may outweigh any risks to the baby.
If you have taken Ortikos during pregnancy, tell your doctor if you notice weakness, irritability, vomiting, or feeding problems in your newborn baby.
You should not breastfeed while using Ortikos.
Entocort or Ortikos should not be given to a child younger than 8 years old or weighing less than 55 pounds (25 kilograms). Uceris is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
Do not use Ortikos in a child to treat any condition that has not been checked by your do...
