Instruct patients to contact their physician immediately if episodes of asthma that are not responsive to bronchodilators occur during the course of treatment with QVAR RediHaler Transferring Patients from Systemic Corticosteroid Therapy: Particular care is needed in patients who are transferred from systemically active corticosteroids to QVAR RediHaler because deaths due to adrenal insufficiency have occurred in asthmatic patients during and after transfer from systemic corticosteroids to less systemically available inhaled corticosteroids.
Taper patients slowly from systemic corticosteroids if transferring to QVAR RediHaler Immunosuppression and Risks of Infections: Patients who are on drugs that suppress the immune system, such as corticosteroids, are more susceptible to infections than healthy individuals and should avoid exposure to chicken pox or measles. Inhaled corticosteroids should be used with caution, if at all, in patients with active or quiescent tuberculosis infection of the respiratory tract; untreated systemic fungal, bacterial, parasitic, or viral infections; or ocular herpes simplex Paradoxical Bronchospasm: Inhaled corticosteroids may produce inhalation-induced bronchospasm with an immediate increase in wheezing after dosing that may be life-threatening.
Discontinue QVAR RediHaler if such reactions occur Hypercorticism and Adrenal Suppression: It is possible that systemic corticosteroid effects such as hypercorticism and adrenal suppression may appear in a small number of patients, particularly at higher than recommended doses. If such changes occur, reduce the QVAR RediHaler dose slowly, consistent with accepted procedures for reducing systemic corticosteroids and for management of asthma symptoms Effects on Growth: Orally inhaled corticosteroids, including QVAR RediHaler, may cause a reduction in growth velocity when administered to pediatric patients.
To minimize the systemic effects, titrate to the lowest dosage that effectively controls symptoms Reduction in Bone Mineral Density BMD : Decreases in bone mineral density have been observed with long-term administration of products containing inhaled corticosteroids.
Keep of out reach of children and pets. Qvar is generally well tolerated but as is the case with most medications it has been associated with side effects. Most are comparable to those of other inhaled steroids and are likely to decrease with time.
If the side effects are persistent or worsen, let your healthcare provider know. The most common side effects of Qvar Redihaler are:. The risk of thrush is increased if you do not wash your mouth after using Qvar. If you develop thrush, you may need to temporarily halt the drug until the infection clears.
For this or any other reason, do not stop taking Qvar or adjust the dosage without first speaking with your healthcare provider. Although uncommon, Qvar has been known to cause severe side effects, including breathing problems, allergic reactions, and adrenal dysfunction. Among those that may require emergency medical attention:. Because Qvar is administered by inhalation, it is less likely to cause the same kinds of drug interactions associated with oral or injected steroids.
The manufacturer did not identify any notable interactions from pre-market research. Because Qvar has immunosuppressive effects, it may amplify the effects of immunosuppressant drugs used for chemotherapy, organ transplant recipients, and other medical conditions.
These include:. If you're on chemotherapy, HIV therapy, or immunosuppressive drugs of any sort, tell the healthcare provider who prescribes Qvar for you so they can monitor you for side effects.
This may include routine blood tests commonly used to monitor immune function in immunosuppressed individuals. To avoid drug interactions, let your healthcare provider know about any medications you are taking, whether they are prescription, over-the-counter, supplemental, herbal, or recreational.
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