Ciclesonide (inhalation)
Generic name: ciclesonide (inhalation) [ sye-KLES-oh-nide ]
Brand names: Alvesco HFA, Alvesco
Dosage form: inhalation aerosol (CFC free 160 mcg/inh; CFC free 80 mcg/inh)
Drug class:Inhaled corticosteroids
What is ciclesonide?
Ciclesonide is a corticosteroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.
Ciclesonide is used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children who are at least 12 years.
Ciclesonide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Ciclesonide inhalation will not work fast enough to treat an asthma attack. Use only a fast acting inhalation medicine for an asthma attack. Tell your doctor if it seems like your asthma medications don't work as well.
Before taking this medicine
Steroid medication can weaken your immune system, making it easier for you to get an infection or worsening an infection you already have or have recently had. Tell your doctor about any illness or infection you have had within the past several weeks.
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to ciclesonide.
To make sure ciclesonide inhalation is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
an infection of your mouth or throat (such as oral thrush);
glaucoma or history of cataracts;
herpes infection of your eyes; or
a personal or family history of osteoporosis.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether ciclesonide inhalation will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
It is not known whether ciclesonide inhalation passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Ciclesonide inhalation can affect growth in children. Talk with your doctor if you think your child is not growing at a normal rate while using ciclesonide.
How should I use ciclesonide inhalation?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Ciclesonide inhalation will not work fast enough to treat an asthma attack. Use only a fast acting inhalation medicine for an asthma attack. Tell your doctor if it seems like your asthma medications don't work as well.
This medication comes with patient instructions for safe and effective use, and directions for priming the inh...
