Entocort for Crohn's Disease

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Entocort EC is a type of prescription steroid that is used to treat Crohn's disease. This selection from the eMedTV Web site describes the effects of Entocort EC, explains how and when to take the drug, and offers dosing information for the medicine.

As this eMedTV page explains, headaches and respiratory infections are the most common Entocort EC side effects that were reported in clinical studies. This page also discusses other side effects of Entocort EC, including those that need medical care.

Entocort EC is a prescription drug that is used for treating the symptoms of Crohn's disease. This eMedTV article describes Entocort EC uses in more detail, including whether it is used in children and possible off-label uses.

For the treatment of active Crohn's disease, the typical Entocort EC dosage is 9 mg once daily. This eMedTV resource offers more information on Entocort EC dosing guidelines, including precautions and tips for when and how to take the drug.

Medicines that may lead to Entocort EC drug interactions include certain antibiotics and antifungals. This eMedTV Web page outlines other drugs that may interact with Entocort EC and describes the problems these interactions may cause.

Entocort EC can suppress the immune system, which may increase your risk of infections. This eMedTV Web page offers other Entocort EC warnings and precautions, including information on what to tell your healthcare provider before taking the medicine.

The effects of an Entocort EC (budesonide EC) overdose will vary, depending on several factors. This eMedTV segment describes these factors in more detail and discusses possible treatment options that are available for an Entocort EC overdose.

It may not be safe to take Entocort EC (budesonide EC) during pregnancy. This eMedTV page explores Entocort EC and pregnancy, explaining when a doctor may decide that it is safe to take the drug. This page also discusses animal studies on Entocort EC.

The manufacturer of Entocort EC (budesonide EC) advises breastfeeding women to avoid the medication. This eMedTV segment provides more information on the risks of Entocort EC and breastfeeding. This page also discusses the research done on the topic.

As this eMedTV page explains, Entocort EC (budesonide EC) is currently protected by a patent that prevents any company from making a generic form of the drug. Once the patent expires (in May 2011), a generic Entocort EC product may become available.