Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Qvar Inhaler

Qvar Inhaler

Generic nameBeclometasone dipropionate
Drug classInhaled corticosteroid
FormsAutohaler (breath-actuated inhaler), Inhaler (press-and-breathe metered dose inhaler)

Qvar is a preventer inhaler used for asthma. It contains a corticosteroid medicine that is breathed into the lungs every day to stop asthma attacks before they start. It is not used to treat a sudden asthma attack.

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General information, not medical advice

Your prescriber and the leaflet in your pack know your situation. This page does not.

  • 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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