Generic name:beclomethasone (inhalation route) [ be-kloe-METH-a-sone ]
Drug class:Inhaled corticosteroids
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 27, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Beclovent
- Qvar
- Qvar Redihaler
Available Dosage Forms:
- Aerosol Liquid
Therapeutic Class: Anti-Inflammatory
Pharmacologic Class: Adrenal Glucocorticoid
Uses for Qvar
Beclomethasone is used to help control the symptoms of asthma and improve breathing. It is used when a patient's asthma has not been controlled sufficiently on other asthma medicines, or when a patient's condition is so severe that more than one medicine is needed every day. This medicine will not relieve an asthma attack that has already started.
Beclomethasone belongs to the family of medicines known as corticosteroids or steroids (cortisone-like medicines). It works by preventing certain cells in the lungs and breathing passages from releasing substances that cause asthma symptoms.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Qvar
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of inhaled QVAR® inhaler in children 5 years of age and older and inhaled QVAR® Redihaler™ in children 4 years of age and older. Safety and efficacy have not been established in children younger than 5 years of age for QVAR® inhaler a...
