CICLESONIDE (Alvesco) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

CICLESONIDE

What is the Trade Name for CICLESONIDE?

Alvesco

What are the Indications for CICLESONIDE?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ALVESCO is an inhaled corticosteroid indicated for: Maintenance treatment of asthma as prophylactic therapy in adult and adolescent patients 12 years of age and older. ( 1 ) ALVESCO is NOT indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm. ( 1 ) 1.1 Treatment of Asthma ALVESCO is indicated for the maintenance treatment of asthma as prophylactic therapy in adult and adolescent patients 12 years of age and older. Important Limitations of Use: ALVESCO is NOT indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm. ALVESCO is NOT indicated for children under 12 years of age.

 

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