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BECLOMETHASONE
BRAND & GENERIC NAMES
Beclovent
Beclovent Rotacaps
Beconase Inhaler
Becotide
Propaderm
Vancenase Inhaler
Vanceril
BASIC INFORMATION
Habit forming? No
Prescription needed? Yes
Available as generic? No
Drug class: Cortisone drug (adrenal
corticosteroid, see Drugs Glossary),
antiasthmatic
USES
Prevents attacks of bronchial asthma and allergic hay fever.
Does not stop an active asthma attack.
DOSAGE & USAGE INFORMATION
How to take:
Aerosol--Follow package instructions. Don't inhale more than 4
times twice a day. Rinse mouth after use to prevent hoarseness,
throat irritation and mouth infection. Wait at least 1 minute
between inhalations.
Use other inhaled asthma drugs before beclomethasone.
When to take:
Regularly at the same times each day.
If you forget a dose:
Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2
hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose).
What drug does:
Reduces inflammation in bronchial tubes.
Time lapse before drug works:
1 to 4 weeks.
Don't take with:
Any other medicines, even over-the-counter drugs such as cough
and cold medicines, nose drops, diet pills, laxatives or
caffeine, without consulting your doctor.
OVERDOSE
SYMPTOMS:
Fluid retention, flushed face, nervousness, stomach irritation.
WHAT TO DO:
Overdose unlikely to threaten life. If the child inhales much
larger amount than prescribed, call doctor, poison-control
center or hospital emergency room for instructions.
POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS
SYMPTOMS WHAT TO DO
Life-threatening:
None expected.
Common:
Fungus infection Continue. Call doctor
with white patches when convenient.
in mouth, dryness,
sore throat.
Infrequent:
Rash. Discontinue. Call doctor right
away.
Lung inflammation, Continue. Call doctor
spasm of bronchial when convenient.
tubes.
Rare:
None expected.
WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if:
You are allergic to beclomethasone.
You have had tuberculosis or a systemic fungal infection.
You are having an asthma attack.
Before you start, consult your doctor:
If you take other cortisone drugs.
If you have an infection.
Pregnancy:
Risk to unborn child outweighs drug benefits. Don't use.
Infants & children:
Use only under medical supervision.
Prolonged use:
No age-related problems expected.
Skin & sunlight:
No age-related problems expected.
Driving or hazardous activities:
No age-related problems expected.
Discontinuing:
Don't discontinue without doctor's advice until you complete
prescribed dose, even though symptoms diminish or disappear.
Others:
Unrelated illness or injury may require cortisone drugs by
mouth or injection. Notify your doctor.
Consult doctor as soon as possible if your asthma returns while
using beclamethasone as a preventive.
Drug can reactivate tuberculosis or lung fungal infection. If
you have ever had a positive skin test for tuberculosis, consult
your doctor before taking.
Consult doctor frequently if changing from oral cortisone drug
to beclomethasone inhaler.
POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS
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| Albuterol |
Increased beclomethasone effect. |
| Antiasthmatics |
Increased |
| (other, see Drugs |
antiasthmatic effect. |
| Glossary) |
| Bitolerol |
Increased beclomethasone effect. |
| Ephedrine |
Increased beclomethasone effect. |
| Epinephrine |
Increased beclomethasone effect. |
| Indapamide |
Possible excessive potassium loss, |
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causing dangerous heartbeat |
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irregularity. |
| Isoetharine |
Increased beclomethasone effect. |
| Isoproterenol |
Increased beclomethasone effect. |
| Metaproterenol |
Increased beclomethasone effect. |
| Potassium supplements |
Decreased potassium effect. |
| (see Drugs Glossary) |
| Terbutaline |
Increased beclomethasone effect. |
| Theophylline |
Increased beclomethasone effect. |
POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES
| Marijuana: |
Decreased beclomethasone effect. |
| Tobacco: |
Decreased beclomethasone effect. |
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