Prototype Drug Unit 8 & 9- Beclomethasone

Question 1

Classification

Answer 1

Anti-inflammatory and corticosteroid

Question 2

What is it used for?

Answer 2

Used as an aerosol inhalation or as a nasal spray for allergic rhinitis. Also used for long-term management of asthma

Question 3

How often should it be taken

Answer 3

Two inhalations, 2-3 times/day

Question 4

How does it work?

Answer 4

reduces inflammation and immune responses, thus decreasing the frequency of asthma attacks

Question 5

Adverse effects

Answer 5

Hoarseness, dry mouth, cough, sore throat, oropharyngeal candidiasis, hypercorticism, hypersensitivity reactions

Question 6

Important info

Answer 6

These can mask the effects of infection if they are present, and inhaled has been associated with the development of cataracts in adults

Question 7

Contraindication

Answer 7

Hypersensitivity