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Qvar (Beclomethasone dipropionate) Inhaler
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Respiratory agent
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Respiratory inhalant product
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Maintenance treatment of Asthma, to reduce need for systemic corticosteroids in Asthma requiring systemic corticosteroids
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Adults: previously on bronchodilators alone: initially 40 to 80 micrograms twice a day; max 320 microgram twice daily. Previously on inhaled corticosteroids: initially 40 to 160 micrograms twice daily; max 320 micrograms twice daily. Previously on systemic corticosteroids: attempt to wean systemic drug after about 1 week on Qvar. Rinse mouth after use.
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Category C
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Headache, Oral Candidiasis (white patches on tongue and mouth), pain, sore throat
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Pregnancy Risk Categories defined:
A: Studies in pregnant women failed to show a risk to the fetus in the first
trimester - with no evidence of risk in the later trimesters.
B: Animals studies indicate no adverse effect to the fetus, but there are no adequate,
clinical studies in pregnant women.
C: Animal studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus, but there are no adequate,
clinical studies in humans. Despite potential risks, the drug may be useful in pregnant
women.
D: There is evidence of risk to the human fetus, but the potential benefits of use in
pregnant women may be acceptable, despite potential risks.
X: Studies in animals or humans show fetal abnormalities, or adverse reaction reports
indicate evidence of fetal risk. Warning: the risks involved clearly outweigh any
potential benefit from using the drug in pregnant women, regardless of trimester.
NR: Not rated (i.e., no information available at this time as to the potential
risks or benefits).
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