Ciclesonide【C】

Respiratory Tract Drugs: Bronchodilators
TALVE1 “Alvesco inhaler” 160 mcg/puff, 60 puffs/bot

適應症:成人、青少年及四歲以上兒童之持續性氣喘。

Usual dose:

Adult (≧12yrs):

Asthma: previous bronchodilators use, max. 1 puff bid.

Asthma: previous inhaled corticosteroid use, max. 2 puff bid.

Asthma: previous oral corticosteroid use, 2 puff bid; with gradual reduction of oral corticosteroid (prednisone no faster than 2.5 mg/day on a weekly basis) after at least 1 wk of ciclesonide therapy.

Precaution: bone mineral density loss; cataracts; adrenal insufficiency.

Adverse effect:

Common: diarrhea, nausea, stomatitis, vomiting, fatigue.

Serious: allergic sensitization.

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