Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Ciclesonide Inhaler
Ciclesonide Inhaler
| Generic name | ciclesonide |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Corticosteroid for oral inhalation (inhaled corticosteroid) |
| Forms | Inhalation aerosol (metered dose inhaler), available in strengths of 50, 100, and 200 micrograms per actuation (Canadian product) or 80 and 160 micrograms per actuation (US product) |
This medicine is a man-made corticosteroid that you breathe in using an inhaler. It is used every day to help prevent asthma symptoms by reducing swelling and irritation in the airways of the lungs. It is not a quick-relief medicine and will not stop a sudden asthma attack.
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General information, not medical advice
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- Follow your prescriber and the leaflet
- Don't start, stop, or change a dose on your own
- Doses and warnings differ by country and product
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