Select personalised ads. Apply market research to generate audience insights. Measure content performance. Develop and improve products. List of Partners vendors. Qvar Redihaler beclomethasone dipropionate is an inhaled corticosteroid ICS prescribed for long-term control of asthma symptoms in adults and children age 4 and over. Used twice daily, Qvar delivers medication directly to the lungs.
While safe and effective for treating persistent asthma symptoms, it is not for acute episodes asthma attacks. Qvar Redihaler replaced the original Qvar asthma inhaler in There are currently no generic versions.
Qvar belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids also known simply as steroids that temper the immune response and help relieve inflammation. It is used when a short-acting rescue inhaler like albuterol a bronchodilator medication fails to control asthma symptoms and needs to be used more than twice weekly. It is indicated for the treatment of mild to moderate persistent asthma. This ICS typically is used in combination with a long-acting beta-agonist LABA like Serevent salmeterol to ensure long-term control of asthma symptoms.
In addition to Qvar, there are five other inhaled corticosteroids approved for asthma:. There also are several combination inhalers that each contain a steroid and a LABA:. It's the only combination inhaler of its kind. Qvar is sometimes prescribed off-label to help treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD , in which case it is used along with a bronchodilator for someone whose COPD is especially severe or who has frequent exacerbations.
Qvar is not used alone to treat COPD. Qvar is added to an ongoing asthma treatment plan when a rescue inhaler is not effective for controlling symptoms.
It is not a first-line option for managing mild asthma. A healthcare provider will prescribe Qvar based largely on clinical judgement rather than relying on diagnostic measures such as pulmonary function tests PFTs. The only absolute contraindication for the use of Qvar is a known allergy to beclomethasone or some other ingredient in the medication.
However, there other conditions for which Qvar may pose risks:. Qvar should be used with caution during pregnancy.
In animal studies, Qvar was found to be potentially harmful to fetuses and there have been no well-controlled studies in humans. Although the risk of harm is considered low, it cannot be ruled out.
If you are pregnant, plan to get pregnant, or are breastfeeding, speak with your healthcare provider about the potential risks of Qvar and whether they outweigh the benefits of the drug for you. Qvar Redihaler is available in a microgram mcg and an mcg metered-dose inhaler MDI.
Each As a rule, the lowest dose able to achieve control of asthma symptoms should always be used, as prescribed by your healthcare provider. If the starting dose provides less than adequate control, the dose can be incrementally increased under their direction.
To be effective, Qvar needs to be taken twice daily whether or not you're experiencing symptoms. People who have mild persistent asthma may not need to use an inhaled corticosteroid every day, according to updated guidelines for asthma issued in December by the National Institutes of Health NIH.
The recommendations offer two approaches: daily ICS as a controller medication plus a short-acting beta agonist SABA as a rescue intervention, or intermittent use, which the NIH defines as "the temporary use of an ICS in response to worsening asthma in an individual with asthma who is not taking ICS controller therapy regularly.
This strategy is appropriate for people 12 and over and should only be applied with the guidance of a medical professional. Don't change how you use your controller inhaler without talking to your healthcare provider first. People who are switching from another inhaled steroid to Qvar may need a larger starting dose than those using Qvar for the first time. Your healthcare provider will recommend the appropriate dose based on your treatment history and current symptoms.
As a breath-actuated metered dose inhaler , Qvar doesn't need to be primed nor does it require hand-breath coordination. You don't have to shake the canister, and there is no button to press to deliver the medication. If you do not have another medication to use for an attack or if you have any questions about this, check with your health care professional. If your doctor has asked you to use a "reliever" inhaler such as salbutamol or terbutaline with your beclomethasone inhaler, you should use the reliever inhaler first, wait several minutes, and then use the beclomethasone inhaler.
The reliever medication will provide immediate relief of symptoms of the asthma attack, while the beclomethasone inhalation works to treat and control asthma regularly. See the package insert or speak with your pharmacist for instructions on using the inhaler properly. Rinsing your mouth and gargling with water after each dose can help prevent hoarseness, throat irritation, and infection in the mouth caused by candidiasis a type of yeast infection of the mouth, also known as "thrush". If you have dentures, they should be cleaned after each dose.
Use this medication only as directed. Do not use more of it and do not use it more often than what your doctor recommended. Doing so may increase the chance of side effects. Many things can affect the dose of a medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are using the medication without consulting your doctor.
It is important to use this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, administer it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not administer a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Also do not stop using beclomethasone inhaler suddenly without talking to your doctor. Store this medication at room temperature and keep it out of the reach of children. Do not puncture the canister and do not store the medication near heat or an open flame. The canister may burst if it is exposed to high temperatures. Do not dispose of medications in wastewater e. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired. Many medications can cause side effects.
A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent.
The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes this medication. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your doctor. Many of these side effects can be managed, and some may go away on their own over time. Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects. Although most of the side effects listed below don't happen very often, they could lead to serious problems if you do not seek medical attention.
Stop taking the medication and seek immediate medical attention if any of the following occur:. Some people may experience side effects other than those listed.
Check with your doctor if you notice any symptom that worries you while you are taking this medication. Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use this medication. Asthma attacks: This medication is not a "reliever" medication.
Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur.
Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco. The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine.
Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:. Inhaled beclomethasone is used to prevent asthma attacks. It is not used to relieve an asthma attack that has already started.
For relief of an asthma attack that has already started, you should use another medicine. If you do not have another medicine to use for an attack or if you have any questions about this, check with your doctor. Inhaled beclomethasone is used with a special inhaler that comes with patient directions.
Read the directions carefully before using this medicine. Also, ask your doctor to check regularly how you use the inhaler to make sure you are using it properly. Use this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not use more of it and do not use it more often than your doctor ordered. Also, do not stop using this medicine without telling your doctor. To do so may increase the chance of side effects.
In order for this medicine to help prevent asthma attacks, it must be used every day in regularly spaced doses, as ordered by your doctor. Do not stop using this medicine or other asthma medicines that your doctor has prescribed for you unless you have discussed this with your doctor. Rinsing your mouth with water after each dose may help prevent hoarseness, throat irritation, and infection in the mouth. However, do not swallow the water after rinsing.
The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so. The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses. Store the canister at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze. Do not keep this medicine inside a car where it could be exposed to extreme heat or cold. Do not poke holes in the canister or throw it into a fire, even if the canister is empty.
If you will be using this medicine for a long time, it is very important that your doctor check the progress of you or your child at regular visits.
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