Oracort and Pulmicort drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Oracort (triamcinolone acetonide) and Pulmicort (budesonide). Common drug interactions include macular degeneration among females.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Oracort and Pulmicort. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 15 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Oracort?

Oracort has active ingredients of triamcinolone acetonide. eHealthMe is studying from 175 Oracort users. Check the latest studies of Oracort.

What is Pulmicort?

Pulmicort has active ingredients of budesonide. It is often used in asthma. eHealthMe is studying from 34,980 Pulmicort users. Check the latest studies of Pulmicort.

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On Aug, 23, 2026

15 people who take Oracort and Pulmicort together, and have interactions are studied.

Oracort and Pulmicort drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Oracort and Pulmicort, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Macular degeneration (painless eye condition that leads to the gradual loss of central vision)
  2. Drug ineffective
  3. Thirst
  4. Weight decreased
  5. Activities of daily living impaired
  6. Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
  7. Ear infection
  8. Finger deformity (a deformed position of the finger)
  9. Blood pressure increased
  10. Heart rate increased

male:

n/a

What are the common drug interactions of Oracort and Pulmicort, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

n/a

50-59:

  1. Blood sodium decreased
  2. Joint swelling
  3. Pneumonia
  4. Pyoderma gangrenosum (ulcerating condition of skin that results in heaped borders with a typical appearance)
  5. Rash
  6. Therapeutic response decreased (less preventive response)
  7. Thirst
  8. Weight decreased
  9. Activities of daily living impaired
  10. Ear infection

60+:

  1. Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement)
  2. Dysphagia (a condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful)
  3. Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
  4. Hyperventilation
  5. Incoherent (talking in a confused and unclear way)
  6. Pruritus generalised (generalized itching)
  7. Reaction to azo-dyes
  8. Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 8 people, 53.33%
  2. Allergies: 8 people, 53.33%
  3. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 6 people, 40.00%
  4. Polyarthritis (arthritis which involves 5 or more joints simultaneously): 5 people, 33.33%
  5. Menopausal Symptoms: 5 people, 33.33%
  6. Juvenile Arthritis (arthritis-related condition that develops in children or teenagers): 5 people, 33.33%
  7. Hypersensitivity: 1 person, 6.67%
  8. High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 6.67%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on triamcinolone acetonide and budesonide (the active ingredients of Oracort and Pulmicort, respectively), and Oracort and Pulmicort (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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