Aerobid, Aerobid M (Flunisolide Inhaler) Drug Information: Description, User Reviews, Drug Side Effects, Interactions

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AEROBID® AEROBID-M
(flunisolide) Inhaler System

For oral inhalation only

DRUG DESCRIPTION

Flunisolide, the active component of AEROBID Inhaler System, is an anti-inflammatory steroid having the chemical name 6α-fluoro-11/3, 16α, 17, 21-tetrahydroxypregna-1, 4-diene-3, 20-dione cyclic-16, 17-acetal with acetone.

It has the following structure:

AEROBID (flunisolide) structural formula illustration

Flunisolide is a white to creamy white crystalline powder with a molecular weight of 434.49. It is soluble in acetone, sparingly soluble in chloroform, slightly soluble in methanol, and practically insoluble in water. It has a melting point of about 245°C. AEROBID Inhaler is delivered in a metered-dose aerosol system containing a microcrystalline suspension of flunisolide as the hemihydrate in propellants (trichloromonofluoromethane, dichlorodifluoromethane and dichlorotetrafluoroethane) with sorbitan trioleate as a dispersing agent. AEROBID-M also contains menthol as a flavoring agent. Each activation delivers approximately 250 mcg of flunisolide to the patient. One AEROBID Inhaler System is designed to deliver at least 100 metered inhalations.

What are the possible side effects of flunisolide inhalation (AeroBid, AeroBid-M)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

weakness, tired feeling, nausea, loss of appetite, weight loss;
fast or pounding heartbeats, pain or fluttering in your chest;
wheezing or breathing problems after using this medication;
skin rash, bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain,...

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What are the precautions when taking flunisolide inhaler (Aerobid, Aerobid M)?

Before using flunisolide, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients (such as menthol), which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: eye disease (such as cataracts, glaucoma), liver disease, thyroid problems, diabetes, stomach/intestinal problems (such as diverticulitis, ulcer), bone loss (osteoporosis), current/past infections (such as tuberculosis, positive tuberculosis test, herpes, fungal), bleeding problems, mental/mood conditions (such as psychosis, anxiety, depression).

If you have switched from a corticosteroid taken by...

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Last reviewed on RxList: 5/8/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.