{"product_id":"alvesco-ciclesonide","title":"ALVESCO (Ciclesonide)","description":"\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is this medication?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALVESCO (Ciclesonide)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorticosteroid, Inhalant (Oral)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eALVESCO (Ciclesonide) is indicated for the treatment of asthma.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow does this medication work?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALVESCO (Ciclesonide) is a glucocorticoid prodrug which means that after it is inhaled it is broken down in the lungs by esterase to its active metabolite des-ciclesonide which is a corticosteroid with a high affinity for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eglucocorticoid receptors and exhibits anti-inflammatory activity.  The mechanism of action for corticosteroids is believed to be a combination of three important properties − anti-inflammatory activity, immunosuppressive properties, and antiproliferative actions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow should I take this medication? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUS Labeling:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eInhalation:\u003c\/em\u003e Inhale 80mcg to 320mcg twice daily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCanadian Labeling:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eInhalation:\u003c\/em\u003e Inhale 100mcg to 800mcg daily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Take:\u003c\/b\u003e Prime the inhaler by actuating 3 times before the first use or when the inhaler has not been used for \u0026gt;10 consecutive days; do not need to shake before use.  Rinse mouth with water (and spit out) after inhalation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat should I watch for while using this medication? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore starting ALVESCO (Ciclesonide), make sure your physician is aware of any allergies or medications you currently take, that it can have a negative effect on the HPA axis through adrenal suppression, can cause immunosuppression and rare cases of vasculitis have been reported.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat if I miss a dose?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIf you miss a dose of medication, try to take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, take only that scheduled dose. Do not take double or extra doses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow should I store this medication?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKeep out of reach of children. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStore at room temperature, 59 to 86° F (15 to 30° C). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not wash or place inhaler in water. Clean mouthpiece using a dry cloth or tissue once weekly.  Discard after the “discard by” date or when dose indicator display window reads “0”, even if canister is not completely empty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat are the possible side effects of using this medication?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOral candidiasis (rinse mouth with water without swallowing after each use to reduce risk), headache and nasopharyngitis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote this is not a complete list of side effects for ALVESCO (Ciclesonide),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e only common ones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ASTRAZENECA","offers":[{"title":"100mcg - 120 Doses - Canada - Brand","offer_id":47131128824126,"sku":null,"price":77.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"160mcg - 120 Doses - Australia - Brand","offer_id":47131128922430,"sku":null,"price":91.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/0321\/7982\/products\/Alvesco100mcg.jpg?v=1695118254","url":"https:\/\/www.advochealth.com\/products\/alvesco-ciclesonide","provider":"AdvocHealth","version":"1.0","type":"link"}