Inhaled Corticosteroids (ICS)

Question 1

Beclomethasone

Answer 1

Brand: QVAR

Dosage Form: Redihaler (MDI)

Age: 5-11 and Adults

Question 2

Budesonide

Answer 2

Brand: Pulmicort

Dosage Form: Flexhaler

Age: 5-11 and Adults

Question 3

Budesonide

Answer 3

Brand: Pulmicort Respules

Dosage Form: Nebulizer Solution

Age: 0-4 and 5-11

Question 4

Ciclesonide

Answer 4

Brand: Alvesco

Dosage Form: HFA

Age: 5-11 and Adults

Question 5

Fluticasone Propionate

Answer 5

Brand: Flovent

Dosage Form: HFA and DPI

Age: 0-4, 5-11, Adults

Question 6

Fluticasone Propionate

Answer 6

Brand: ArmonAir Digihaler

Dosage Form: Aerosol powder

Age: Adults

Question 7

Fluticasone Furoate

Answer 7

Brand: Arnuity Ellipta

Dosage Form: Ellipta

Age: 5-11 and Adults

Question 8

Mometasone

Answer 8

Brand: Asmanex

Dosage Form: HFA and Twisthaler

Age: 5-11 and Adults

Question 9

Adverse Effects

Answer 9

• oral thrush
• cough
• dysphonia

Question 10

Counseling Tips

Answer 10

• rinse out mouth after each use to prevent thrush
• most effective long term control therapy
• increase the risk of pneumonia in patients with COPD
• titrate to lowest effective dose
• high does increase the risk of systemic side effects