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Qvar Autohaler Information

QVAR Autohaler (Beclomethasone Dipropionate) is used to control asthma. Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes inflammation in the airways, making breathing difficult. It can affect people of all ages. Symptoms of asthma include coughing, wheezing, exhaustion, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. Common triggers of the condition include exercise, allergens, and changes in weather. Qvar Autohaler is a preventer medicine. It will not treat an asthma attack that has already begun. Corticosteroids like Beclomethasone Dipropionate reduce inflammation in the airways, making breathing easier and reducing the frequency and severity of asthma symptoms.

QVAR Autohaler Side Effects

The most common side effects of QVAR Autohaler may include headache, sore throat, stuffy nose, sneezing, sinus pain, and oral thrush. Call your doctor right away if you have any of the serious side effects, such as:
• Signs of an allergic reaction, such as rash, breathing difficulties, itching or swelling of the face, tongue, or throat;
• Signs of eye problems, such as blurred vision, eye pain, seeing halos around lights;
• White patches or sores inside your mouth

QVAR Autohaler Precautions

Do not use QVAR Autohaler if you are allergic to Beclomethasone Dipropionate or other ingredients in this medication. Before you start using this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history, including if you have acute asthma, status asthmaticus, tuberculosis, untreated fungal, bacterial, or viral infections, herpes infection, think you may be pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, are breastfeeding, or are planning to breastfeed. Tell your doctor about all your medications, including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements, and vitamins. There may be a drug interaction between QVAR Autohaler and other medications, such as ketoconazole, ritonavir, clarithromycin, vaccines, etc.

Do not use QVAR Autohaler if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant without informing your doctor. It is unknown if this medicine will harm an unborn baby. However, uncontrolled asthma in pregnancy can cause significant adverse effects on mother and child, such as preeclampsia, preterm birth, and low birth weight. Discuss the benefits and risks of using this drug in pregnancy with your doctor. Do not use QVAR Redihaler while breastfeeding without talking to your doctor. Beclomethasone Dipropionate passes into breast milk in trace amounts but is not expected to harm a nursing infant. The safety and effectiveness of QVAR Autohaler in children younger than 5 years old have not been established. The use of QVAR in children should be under the supervision of a responsible adult. Monitor the growth of your child while using QVAR Autohaler. The medicine can cause stunted growth in children.

Use your medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. QVAR Autohaler comes as a breath-actuated inhaler. It releases medication when you inhale. If you are using the inhaler for the first time or have not been used for at least 2 weeks, you may need to prime the device. Do not shake the inhaler. To use this medicine, hold the Autohaler upright. Breathe out fully, away from the inhaler. Place the mouthpiece in your mouth and close your lips tightly around it. Tilt your head slightly back. Breathe deeply and steadily through the inhaler. The Autohaler will automatically release a dose of medication as you inhale. Continue to breathe in deeply. Remove the inhaler from your mouth and hold your breath for about 10 seconds or as long as you comfortably can. Breathe out slowly. If your doctor has prescribed more than one inhalation, wait 30 seconds to 1 minute between puffs and repeat the steps. Replace the cap securely. Rinse your mouth with water and spit it out to help prevent oral thrush. Keep the inhaler clean and dry. Wipe the mouthpiece regularly with a clean, dry cloth. Do not wash or put any part of the inhaler in water. Do not use the Qvar Autohaler with a spacer or volume holding chamber. Qvar Autohaler helps control asthma symptoms. Keep using your medicine as your doctor prescribes, even if you feel better. Store QVAR Autohaler at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. Keep all medicines out of reach of children.

Do I need a prescription to order QVAR Autohaler?

Yes, a prescription is required from your physician to order QVAR Autohaler.