{"id":13409,"date":"2021-09-16T07:26:34","date_gmt":"2021-09-16T07:26:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=13409"},"modified":"2023-01-04T06:56:57","modified_gmt":"2023-01-04T06:56:57","slug":"giona-easyhaler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/giona-easyhaler\/","title":{"rendered":"Giona Easyhaler &#8211; Budesonide Uses, Dose And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Giona Easyhaler 100 micrograms\/dose, 200 micrograms\/dose, 400 micrograms\/dose.&nbsp;inhalation powder<br>budesonide<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>QR Code to URL: www.oeh.fi\/busc<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20040607005682#\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/imaging\/resources\/7f7cf6fb-30f3-4b73-b825-6578243c1a5b\" alt=\"User instructions picture\" title=\"User instructions picture\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Giona Easyhaler is and What It Is Used For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance in Giona Easyhaler is budesonide.&nbsp;Budesonide powder is packaged in an&nbsp;inhaler.&nbsp;You inhale the powder into your lungs through the inhaler mouthpiece.&nbsp;Budesonide works by reducing and preventing swelling and&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;in your lungs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Giona Easyhaler is a medicine called&nbsp;<strong>&#8216;preventive&#8217;<\/strong>&nbsp;medicine.&nbsp;It is used to prevent asthma symptoms.&nbsp;It belongs to a group of medicines called&nbsp;corticosteroids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Budesonide does NOT stop an asthma attack that has already started.&nbsp;Therefore, you must always have a fast-acting bronchodilator,&nbsp;a <strong>&#8220;palliative&#8221;<\/strong>&nbsp;drug (a beta2-&nbsp;agonist&nbsp;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The effect of budesonide may be noticeable after a few days of treatment, but the maximum effect is only achieved after a couple of weeks.&nbsp;It would be best to use Giona Easyhaler regularly to prevent asthmatic&nbsp;inflammation.&nbsp;Continue to take this medicine regularly as instructed, even if you have no symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What You Need To Know Before You Use Giona Easyhaler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Not Use Giona Easyhaler If You Are Allergic:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Against budesonide<\/li><li>The other ingredient of this medicine (listed in section 6) is&nbsp;lactose&nbsp;(which contains small amounts of milk protein)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact your doctor to switch to another medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings And Cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell&nbsp;your&nbsp;doctor&nbsp;<strong>before<\/strong>&nbsp;using Giona Easyhaler if you have the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Pulmonary tuberculosis<\/li><li>Untreated\u00a0bacterial,\u00a0viral,\u00a0or fungal infections of the mouth, respiratory tract, or lungs<\/li><li>Severe liver disease.<\/li><li>Rinse your mouth after inhaling your\u00a0dose\u00a0to avoid fungal infections.<\/li><li>Giona Easyhaler is not recommended for children under 6 years.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact a doctor if you experience blurred vision or other visual disturbances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Medicines And Giona Easyhaler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have recently taken or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some medicines may increase the effects of Giona Easyhaler, and your doctor may want to monitor you closely if you are taking these medicines (e.g., some medicines for HIV: ritonavir, cobicistat).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor if you are using:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Medicines are taken via the nose containing&nbsp;corticosteroid&nbsp;s<\/li><li>Corticosteroid tablets (e.g., cortisone tablets)<\/li><li>Antifungal medicines containing itraconazole or&nbsp;ketoconazole&nbsp;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy And Breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fetus and the mother must maintain adequate asthma treatment during pregnancy.&nbsp;As with other medicines given during pregnancy, the benefits of budesonide treatment to the mother should be weighed against the risks to the fetus.&nbsp;The lowest effective dose of budesonide needed to maintain adequate asthma control should be used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving And Using Machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Giona Easyhaler has no known effect on the ability to drive or use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you can drive a motor vehicle or perform work requiring sharpened attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\u00a0side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Giona Easyhaler Contains Lactose.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Giona Easyhaler\u00a0inhalation powder\u00a0contains a small amount of\u00a0lactose, which is unlikely to cause any problems even if you have <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/lactose-intolerance\/\">lactose intolerance<\/a> (do not tolerate\u00a0lactose\u00a0).\u00a0If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lactose&nbsp;contains small amounts of milk proteins that can cause an&nbsp;allergic reaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Budesonide Easyhaler How To Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/li><li>Your doctor has prescribed an appropriate strength and&nbsp;dose&nbsp;for you.&nbsp;Follow your doctor&#8217;s instructions carefully.<\/li><li><strong>Replacing corticosteroid tablets with Giona Easyhaler:<\/strong><ul><li>Tell your doctor if you are taking corticosteroid tablets (e.g., cortisone tablets) to treat your&nbsp;asthma.<\/li><li>Your doctor may ask you to gradually reduce the number of tablets and finally stop treatment within a few weeks.&nbsp;If you feel unwell during the transition period, consult your doctor but do not stop using Giona Easyhaler.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>The usual&nbsp;dose is&nbsp;one for adults (including the elderly) and adolescents (12 to 17 years):<ul><li> 1-2&nbsp;doses&nbsp;are inhaled morning and evening or once daily in the evening.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>The usual&nbsp;dose is&nbsp;one for children 6 to 11 years&nbsp;:<ul><li>1-2&nbsp;doses&nbsp;are inhaled morning and evening or once daily in the evening.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>During treatment, your doctor may, from time to time, adjust&nbsp;dose&nbsp;one to find the&nbsp;<strong>lowest&nbsp;<\/strong>dose&nbsp;required to control your&nbsp;asthma&nbsp;(maintenance&nbsp;dose&nbsp;).<\/li><li>If Giona Easyhaler is to be used by your child, make sure he\/she can use it properly.<\/li><li><em>In addition to the preventative Giona Easyhaler, you also need a tracheal dilator that relieves:<\/em><ul><li>Budesonide does NOT stop an asthma attack that has already started.&nbsp;Therefore, you must always have fast-acting,&nbsp;<strong>relieving<\/strong>&nbsp;drugs (beta&nbsp;<sub>2<\/sub>&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;agonist&nbsp;) if you get acute asthma symptoms.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>If you regularly use a soothing inhaled medication (beta&nbsp;<sub>2<\/sub>&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;agonist&nbsp;) to inhale it before Giona Easyhaler (prevention).<\/li><li><em>Exacerbation of asthma symptoms during treatment:<\/em><\/li><li>Contact your doctor as soon as possible if:<ul><li>You experience wheezing and wheezing, or if the tightness in your chest worsens during treatment<\/li><li>You need to use palliative inhalation medicine more often than before<\/li><li>The palliative inhalation drug does not help as well as before<\/li><li>Your&nbsp;asthma&nbsp;may have worsened, and you may need additional treatment.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Use More Giona Easyhaler Than You Should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You must take a&nbsp;dose&nbsp;as stated on the package label or as your doctor has informed you.&nbsp;Do not increase or decrease the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;without consulting a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor as soon as possible if you have taken a larger dose or multi-dose more than was prescribed.\u00a0It would help if you continued to use Giona Easyhaler unless your doctor tells you otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if, e.g.,&nbsp;a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Forget To Use Giona Easyhalar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you miss a\u00a0dose, take one as soon as possible or take the next\u00a0one when it is time.\u00a0It is best to take medicine at the same time each day.\u00a0Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a forgotten\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Stop Using Giona Easyhaler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not stop using Giona Easyhaler without consulting your doctor.&nbsp;If you suddenly stop taking medicine, your&nbsp;asthma&nbsp;may&nbsp;worsen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse if you have any questions about using this product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions on using the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Giona inhaler<\/span> can be found at the end of the leaflet.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible Easyhaler Budesonide Side Effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine can cause side effects like all medicines,\u00a0although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Irritation of the throat<\/li><li>Difficulty swallowing<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/cough-in-children\/\">Cough<\/a><\/li><li>Fungal infection (cod) in the mouth or throat<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any of these&nbsp;side effects, do not stop taking Giona Easyhaler.&nbsp;Talk to your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can help prevent the side as mentioned above effects&nbsp;by rinsing your mouth and throat with water or brushing your teeth after each&nbsp;dose.&nbsp;Do not swallow the rinse water but spit it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/anxiety-strong-feelings-of-worry\/\">Anxiety<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/depression\/\">Depression<\/a><\/li><li>Cataracts<\/li><li>Blurred vision<\/li><li>Muscle spasms<\/li><li>Tremors<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Too much or too little&nbsp;cortisol&nbsp;in the blood.&nbsp;Underactive&nbsp;adrenal&nbsp;gland&nbsp;(&nbsp;gland&nbsp;next to the kidneys)<\/li><li>Skin rash<\/li><li>Itching<\/li><li>Bruising<\/li><li>Hoarse voice<\/li><li>Restlessness<\/li><li>Nervousness<\/li><li>Growth inhibition in children<\/li><li>Behavioral changes<\/li><li>Especially in children<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Rare severe&nbsp;<strong>allergic reaction<\/strong>&nbsp;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In case of&nbsp;itching<ul><li>Rash<\/li><li>Reddening of the skin<\/li><li>Swollen eyelids, lips, face, or throat<\/li><li>Wheezing and wheezing<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>If you have low&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;or collapse shortly after taking a&nbsp;dose, do the following:<ul><li>Stop taking Giona Easyhaler<\/li><li>Seek medical attention immediately<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Shortness of breath immediately after dosing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In rare cases, inhaled drugs may lead to increased wheezing and wheezing and shortness of breath (&nbsp;bronchospasm&nbsp;) immediately after&nbsp;dosing.&nbsp;If this happens:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Stop taking Giona Easyhaler<\/li><li>Take a fast-acting tracheal dilator<\/li><li>Seek medical attention immediately.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very rare<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cataract&nbsp;(&nbsp;glaucoma&nbsp;)<\/li><li>Decreased bone mineral density (<a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/osteoporosis\/\">osteoporosis<\/a>)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Has been reported (<\/strong>&nbsp;occurs in an unknown number of users&nbsp;<strong>):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sleep problems<\/li><li>Aggression<\/li><li>Increased motor activity (difficult to be still)<\/li><li>Irritability<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are more likely to&nbsp;occur in children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact your doctor if you think you may have any of these rare&nbsp;side effects or if you are worried about getting them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reporting of&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get&nbsp;any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.&nbsp;This also applies to any&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;not mentioned in this information.&nbsp;You can also report&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;directly via:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By reporting&nbsp;side effects, you can help increase the safety of medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How To Store Giona Easyhaler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.<\/li><li><em>Before first use:<\/em>\u00a0Store in an unopened foil pouch.<\/li><li><em>After opening the foil bag:<\/em>\u00a0store it at a maximum of 30 \u00b0 C in protection against moisture.\u00a0Easyhaler should be stored in its case.<\/li><li>Replace Giona Easyhaler no later than 6 months after opening the foil bag.\u00a0Write down the date you opened the bag to help you remember.<\/li><li>If your Giona Easyhaler gets damp, you will need to replace it with a new one.<\/li><li>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the label and carton.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents Of The Packaging And Other Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content Declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is budesonide<\/li><li>The other ingredient is&nbsp;lactose monohydrate&nbsp;(which contains milk proteins).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What The Medicine Looks Like And The Contents Of The Pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>White or almost white powder.<\/li><li>Giona Easyhaler 100 micrograms\/dose&nbsp;inhalation powder<ul><li>200&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is + case<\/li><li>200&nbsp;dos&nbsp;er<\/li><li>2 x 200&nbsp;dos&nbsp;er<\/li><li>600&nbsp;doses&nbsp;(3 x 200&nbsp;doses&nbsp;)<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Giona Easyhaler 200 micrograms\/dose&nbsp;inhalation powder<ul><li>120&nbsp;dos&nbsp;er<\/li><li>200&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is + case<\/li><li>200&nbsp;dos&nbsp;er<\/li><li>2 x 200&nbsp;dos&nbsp;er<\/li><li>600&nbsp;doses&nbsp;(3 x 200&nbsp;doses&nbsp;)<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Giona Easyhaler 400 micrograms\/dose&nbsp;inhalation powder<ul><li>100&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is + case<\/li><li>100&nbsp;dos&nbsp;er<\/li><li>2 x 100&nbsp;doses&nbsp;are<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder And Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Orion Corporation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orionintie 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FI-02200 Espoo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finland<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For further information on this medicine, please get in touch with your local representative:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orion Pharma AB, Danderyd<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>medinfo@orionpharma.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orion Corporation, Orion Pharma<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orionintie 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FI-02200 Espoo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finland<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Medical Products Agency<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 26<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>751 03 Uppsala<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\"><strong>This medicinal product is authorized by the Member States of the EEA under the following names.<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Spain<\/td><td>Budesonida Easyhaler<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Belgium, Poland<\/td><td>Budesonide Easyhaler<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Slovenia<\/td><td>Budesonide Orion Easyhaler<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Netherlands<\/td><td>Budesonide Orion Easyhaler<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UK<\/td><td>Easyhaler Budesonide<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Finland, Germany, Hungary<\/td><td>Budesonide Easyhaler<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Malta<\/td><td>Giona Easyhaler<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To avoid bronchial inflammation, or to put it another way, even if you don&#8217;t have asthma symptoms, you must continuously use a Giona Easyhaler<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2200,2207],"tags":[14461,14465,4130,4132,14462,14466,8284,14464,4131,14463],"class_list":["post-13409","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-medicines","category-g","tag-benefits-of-budesonide","tag-benefits-of-giona-easyhaler","tag-budesonide","tag-budesonide-side-effects","tag-giona-easyhaler","tag-giona-easyhaler-side-effects","tag-what-budesonide-is-used-for","tag-what-giona-easyhaler-is-used-for","tag-what-is-budesonide","tag-what-is-giona-easyhaler"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13409","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13409"}],"version-history":[{"count":52,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13409\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":43256,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13409\/revisions\/43256"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13409"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13409"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13409"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}