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Alvesco
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What is Prescribing information?
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Alvesco Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Treatment of Asthma
ALVESCO (ciclesonide inhalation aerosol) is indicated for the maintenance treatment of asthma as prophylactic therapy in adult and adolescent patients 12 years of age and older.
Important Limitations of Use:
ALVESCO (ciclesonide inhalation aerosol) is NOT indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm.
ALVESCO (ciclesonide inhalation aerosol) is NOT indicated for children under 12 years of age.
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What is Patient information?
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Alvesco Patient Information: Side Effects
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:
- wheezing, choking, or other breathing problems after using this medication;
- sores or white patches in your mouth or throat;
- vision problems, such as tunnel vision or blurred vision; or
- worsening asthma symptoms.
Less serious side effects may include:
- unpleasant taste in ...
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What is Consumer information?
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Alvesco Consumer Information: Uses
Ciclesonide is used to prevent and reduce the symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. Controlling asthma symptoms may decrease time lost from work or school. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing the swelling of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier.
This medication must be taken regularly to be effective. It does not work immediately and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. Keep track of how often you need to use you...
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