C1-Esterase Inhibitor (Recombinant) and Pulmicort Flexhaler

• Generic Name: C1 esterase inhibitor (human)
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Berinert, Cinryze, Haegarda, Ruconest

Treatment of acute angioedema attacks in patients with hereditary angioedema (HAE). Designated an orphan drug by FDA for this use.

Clinical studies were conducted principally in patients with abdominal, facial, or peripheral angioedema; efficacy in patients with laryngeal HAE attacks not established.

Recommended by US and international consensus guidelines as one of several options for treatment of acute HAE attacks; other drugs include ecallantide (plasma kallikrein inhibitor) and icatibant (bradykinin B2-receptor antagonist).

• Generic Name: budesonide
• Dosage Forms: inhalation powder
• Other Brand Names: Pulmicort Flexhaler, Pulmicort Respules, Entocort EC, Uceris

Pulmicort Flexhaler is a steroid that is used to prevent asthma attacks.

Pulmicort Flexhaler is for use in adults and children at least 6 years old.

Pulmicort Respules is for use in children 12 months to 8 years old.

Budesonide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.