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Corticosteroids
Question | Answer |
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Inhaled Corticosteroids | Anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive agents (decreases sputum eosinophilia) with direct and indirect bronchodilating effects. |
Fluticasone (Flovent) MDI dosage | Every 12 hrs |
Fluticasone (Flovent) DPI dosage | Every 12 hrs. |
Beclomethasone Brand names | Beclovent, Vanceril, QVAR |
Beclomethasone MDI dosage | 2-4 times/day |
Budesonide (Pulmicort) DPI and unit dose vials | 1-2 times/day |
Prednisone | oral steroid used systemically to decrease the inflammatory process |
Methylprednisolone | IV steroid used for patients in status asthmaticus, COPD |