Alvesco
Alvesco is a daily inhaled medicine that helps adults and teenagers (12 years and older) with chronic asthma to breathe easier and prevent asthma attacks.
Form
inhalaatiosumute, liuos
Strength
80 mikrog/annos
Active Ingredient
Ciclesonide
Manufacturer
COVIS PHARMA EUROPE B.V.
How to Use
Dosage
The usual dose is 160 micrograms once a day, but some patients may take 80 micrograms once a day.
Method
Inhale the spray through your mouth into your lungs, usually once a day in the morning or evening. Always follow your doctor's instructions carefully.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 640 micrograms, taken as two 320 microgram doses per day if needed.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Hoarseness
- •Burning, inflammation, or irritation in the mouth or throat
- •Oral thrush (a fungal infection in the mouth)
- •Headache
- •Bad taste in mouth
- •Dry mouth or throat
- •Feeling sick (nausea) or throwing up (vomiting)
RARE
- •Fast or strong heartbeat (palpitations)
- •Stomach upset or pain
- •High blood pressure
- •Sleep problems
- •Feeling sad (depression), worried, restless, nervous, too excited, or easily annoyed (more often in children)
- •Blurred vision
Important Warnings
- This medicine is not for sudden, severe breathing problems. Use your quick-relief inhaler for those attacks.
- Contact your doctor right away if your asthma symptoms get worse, you wake up at night because of your symptoms, or your quick-relief inhaler doesn't help.
- Tell your doctor if you have ever had or currently have tuberculosis (TB), or any fungal, viral, or bacterial infections in your lungs.
- Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to ciclesonide or any other ingredients listed in the leaflet.
- Let your doctor know if you notice blurred vision or any other problems with your eyesight.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. (updated 15.5.2023)