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Alvesco contains the active ingredient ciclesonide. It is a prescription inhaled corticosteroid used for the maintenance treatment of asthma in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older.
Maintenance treatment means that Alvesco is used regularly to prevent symptoms and keep asthma under control. It is not intended only for times when breathing becomes difficult.
Asthma is a long-term condition that affects the airways inside the lungs.
In people with asthma, the airways may become:
These changes can make it difficult for air to move into and out of the lungs.
Asthma may cause:
Symptoms may be mild at times and become more severe during an asthma flare-up.
Asthma symptoms may be triggered by:
Alvesco does not remove these triggers. However, regular treatment can make the airways less likely to become inflamed and react strongly to them.
Alvesco belongs to a class of medications called inhaled corticosteroids, also known as ICS medicines.
Corticosteroids reduce inflammation inside the airways. This helps decrease swelling, irritation, and mucus production.
By controlling inflammation, Alvesco may:
Ciclesonide is inhaled in a form that becomes active mainly after it reaches the lungs.
Once activated, it reduces the activity of substances involved in airway inflammation. This allows the medication to work directly where asthma symptoms begin.
Although Alvesco acts mainly in the lungs, some medication may still be absorbed into the body and cause side effects.
Alvesco is a controller medication. It must be used consistently, even when you feel well and have no symptoms.
Asthma inflammation may still be present when breathing feels normal. Missing doses or stopping treatment may allow inflammation to return and increase the risk of an asthma attack.
Continue using Alvesco exactly as prescribed unless your healthcare provider changes your treatment plan.
Alvesco does not work quickly enough to relieve a sudden asthma attack.
Do not use it for sudden:
Use your prescribed fast-acting rescue inhaler for sudden symptoms.
Seek urgent medical care if the rescue inhaler does not provide enough relief, if breathing continues to worsen, or if you have trouble speaking or walking because of breathlessness.
Alvesco begins reducing inflammation after treatment starts, but you may not notice its full benefit immediately.
Some improvement may occur within several days, while the full effect can take several weeks of regular use.
Do not take extra doses because your symptoms have not improved right away. Using more than prescribed may increase side effects without providing faster relief.
When Alvesco is working well, you may notice:
Your healthcare provider may also use lung-function tests to measure your response.
Alvesco may be used alone or with other asthma treatments.
A complete treatment plan may include:
Do not stop or change another asthma medication when starting Alvesco unless your healthcare provider tells you to do so.
Your healthcare provider may give you a written asthma action plan.
This plan explains:
Following this plan can help prevent severe asthma attacks.
Your healthcare provider may monitor:
The dose may be adjusted depending on how well your asthma is controlled.
Once asthma has remained well controlled for a period of time, your healthcare provider may consider lowering the dose.
The goal is to use the lowest dose that keeps asthma controlled.
Do not reduce the dose or stop Alvesco on your own. Symptoms and airway inflammation may return even after a long period of good control.
Current U.S. prescribing information approves Alvesco for adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older. Its safety and effectiveness have not been established for children younger than 12 under that labeling.
Age approvals may differ by country, so follow the product information and instructions provided by your healthcare provider.
Alvesco helps control asthma, but it does not cure the condition.
Effective asthma care may also include avoiding known triggers, using the inhaler correctly, attending follow-up appointments, and keeping a rescue inhaler available.
Use Alvesco every day as prescribed, even when you feel well. Contact your healthcare provider if symptoms become more frequent, your rescue inhaler is needed more often, or Alvesco appears to provide less control than before.
Use Alvesco exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. It is inhaled through the mouth and should be used regularly, even when you do not have asthma symptoms.
Alvesco is a maintenance inhaler. It does not provide quick relief during a sudden asthma attack. Keep your prescribed rescue inhaler available for sudden breathing problems.
You do not need to shake Alvesco before using it.
Prime the inhaler before using a new canister for the first time. You should also prime it if it has not been used for more than 10 days.
To prime the inhaler, spray three test sprays into the air, away from your face.
Remove the cover from the mouthpiece and check that it is clean.
Breathe out fully and comfortably, away from the inhaler. Do not breathe into the mouthpiece.
Place the mouthpiece in your mouth and close your lips firmly around it. Begin breathing in slowly and deeply through your mouth.
While breathing in, press down on the canister to release one spray. Continue breathing in until your lungs feel comfortably full.
Remove the inhaler from your mouth and hold your breath for about 10 seconds, or for as long as is comfortable. Then breathe out slowly.
Replace the mouthpiece cover after each use.
Rinse your mouth with water and spit it out after taking your dose. Do not swallow the rinse water. This helps reduce the risk of oral thrush, a fungal infection that can cause white patches, soreness, or irritation in the mouth.
For adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older, a common starting dose is 80 mcg inhaled twice daily.
The starting dose depends partly on the asthma medication used before Alvesco. Patients previously treated with inhaled corticosteroids may require a different dose than those previously using bronchodilators alone.
The highest recommended dose may be up to 320 mcg twice daily for some patients who were previously using an inhaled corticosteroid.
However, 320 mcg twice daily is not the maximum dose for every patient. Your healthcare provider will select the appropriate strength based on your previous treatment, asthma severity, symptom control, and response to Alvesco.
Your healthcare provider may adjust your dose depending on:
Once your asthma is well controlled, your healthcare provider may reduce the dose to the lowest amount that continues to control your symptoms.
Do not increase, decrease, or stop Alvesco without medical guidance.
If you miss a dose, skip it and take your next dose at the regular time.
Do not take extra inhalations or use two doses at once to make up for the missed dose.
Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist to check your inhaler technique. Using Alvesco correctly helps ensure that the medication reaches your lungs.
Contact your healthcare provider if your asthma symptoms worsen, you need your rescue inhaler more often, or your rescue inhaler does not provide its usual relief.
Alvesco (Ciclesonide) is available in the following forms and strength:
Alvesco is an inhaled corticosteroid. It reduces inflammation in the airways, but it may also slightly lower the body’s ability to fight certain infections.
Tell your healthcare provider if you have an active infection or have recently been exposed to chickenpox, measles, tuberculosis, or another contagious illness.
Contact your healthcare provider if you develop fever, chills, unusual tiredness, a persistent cough, or other signs of infection.
Alvesco may cause oral thrush, a fungal infection of the mouth or throat.
Possible symptoms include:
Rinse your mouth with water and spit it out after every dose. Do not swallow the rinse water.
Contact your healthcare provider if you develop signs of thrush. Treatment may be needed, but Alvesco can often be continued under medical guidance.
Long-term use of inhaled corticosteroids may slow growth in some children and teenagers.
A healthcare provider may monitor height regularly and use the lowest dose that keeps asthma controlled.
Do not reduce or stop the medication without medical advice, as uncontrolled asthma can also affect a child’s health and development.
Alvesco may interact with certain medications.
Tell your healthcare provider about all prescription medications, over-the-counter products, vitamins, supplements, and inhalers you use.
Important interactions may occur with:
Do not start, stop, or change another medication without speaking with your healthcare provider.
Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Your healthcare provider will consider the benefits of keeping asthma controlled and the possible risks of treatment before recommending Alvesco.
Do not stop using Alvesco on your own during pregnancy, as poorly controlled asthma can also be harmful.
Possible side effects of Alvesco include:
These effects are often mild. Contact your healthcare provider if they are severe, persistent, or become worse.
Use Alvesco exactly as prescribed.
Do not increase the dose, use it more often, or stop it suddenly without speaking with your healthcare provider. Stopping treatment may allow airway inflammation and asthma symptoms to return.
Contact your healthcare provider if your asthma becomes worse, you need your rescue inhaler more often, or your usual rescue medication provides less relief.
Use Alvesco exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. It is commonly used twice daily, but the correct dose and schedule depend on your asthma severity, previous treatments, and response to the medication. Use Alvesco at approximately the same times each day. Do not increase the dose or use it more often without medical advice.
Store Alvesco at room temperature, usually between 20°C and 25°C. Keep the inhaler away from direct sunlight, open flames, excessive heat, and moisture. Store it with the mouthpiece facing downward and keep the protective cap in place. Do not puncture, burn, or place the canister near temperatures above 49°C, even when it appears empty. Keep Alvesco out of the reach of children and pets.
Yes. Alvesco may be used with other asthma medications when prescribed by a healthcare provider. These may include a fast-acting rescue inhaler, a long-acting bronchodilator, allergy medication, or another controller treatment. Tell your healthcare provider about all medications, inhalers, vitamins, and supplements you use. Do not stop or change another asthma medication without medical guidance.
No. Alvesco is not a rescue inhaler. It does not work quickly enough to treat sudden wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, or an asthma attack. Use your prescribed fast-acting rescue inhaler for sudden symptoms. Seek urgent medical care if your rescue inhaler does not provide enough relief or your breathing continues to worsen.
Alvesco begins reducing airway inflammation after treatment starts, but its benefits may not be noticeable immediately. Some improvement may occur within several days. However, it may take several weeks of regular use to receive the full benefit. Continue using Alvesco every day as prescribed, even if you feel well or do not notice an immediate improvement.
| Generic name: | Ciclesonide |
|---|---|
| Formulation: | Inhaler |
| Strength(s): | 80mcg, 160mcg |
| Quantities Available: | 120doses, 240doses, 360doses |
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When ordering Alvesco (ciclesonide) from a Canadian pharmacy, you can typically purchase up to a 90-day supply at one time, which is standard for prescription medications to ensure continuous management of chronic conditions without frequent refills.
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Dosage and Quantity: Alvesco is available in different strengths, commonly 80 micrograms and 160 micrograms per inhalation. The typical prescribed regimen often involves twice-daily inhalation.
For example: If you are prescribed Alvesco 160 micrograms strength and instructed to take 2 inhalations twice daily, you would require 4 inhalations per day. For a 90-day supply, this would amount to 360 inhalations (4 inhalations/day x 90 days). Depending on how many puffs are in each canister, you would order enough inhalers to cover this period.
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