Alvesco Inhaler - Asthma Control and Management

A corticosteroid inhaler used for the maintenance treatment of asthma, working by reducing inflammation and swelling in the airways.
Category
Drug
Where to get
Prescription required, available at pharmacies
Ciclesonide
Active ingredient
Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Dr. Helena Rodriguez

Alvesco FAQ


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What is Alvesco used for?

Alvesco is a man-made corticosteroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Alvesco is used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children who are at least 12 years. When used regularly, as prescribed by your health care provider, it will help to prevent and control symptoms of asthma.

Is Alvesco a steroid?

Alvesco is a brand-name aerosol inhaler prescribed to help prevent symptoms of asthma. Alvesco contains the active drug ciclesonide and belongs to the corticosteroid drug class. Alvesco is FDA-approved to help prevent symptoms of asthma in adults as well as children ages 12 years and older. (This is known as “maintenance treatment.”)

What does Alvesco contain?

What Alvesco contains The active ingredient is ciclesonide. Each actuation (dose delivered through the mouthpiece) contains 160 micrograms of ciclesonide. Also contains anhydrous ethanol and Norflurane (HFA-134a). What Alvesco looks like and contents of the pack Clear and colourless liquid in a pressurised aluminium container with a metering valve.

What is Alvesco (ciclesonide) used for?

Alvesco (ciclesonide) is a steroid inhaler used for the maintenance treatment of asthma in adults and children age 12 years and older. It's inhaled by mouth twice daily. When used regularly, Alvesco (ciclesonide) can lower the number and severity of asthma attacks.

What is Alvesco (ciclesonide)?

Alvesco (ciclesonide) is a prescription drug used to prevent asthma symptoms. The drug comes as an aerosol inhaler that’s usually used twice daily. Alvesco is used in adults and certain children as a maintenance treatment to help prevent asthma symptoms. Alvesco is not meant to treat immediate symptoms of an asthma attack.

Does Alvesco help with asthma?

Alvesco is inhaled into the lungs for the treatment of asthma. Asthma is a disease where the lining of the lungs becomes inflamed (red and swollen), making it difficult to breathe. Alvesco will not give you immediate relief of wheezing or breathlessness during sudden, severe or continuous asthma attacks.

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