Beclomethasone Dipropionate

As a beclomethasone dipropionate, also known as Qvar, is available under several brand names. It can be found as an inhaler, cream, pill, and nasal spray. Asthma is managed over the long-term using the inhaled form. Dermatitis and psoriasis may benefit from the cream.

Beclomethasone Dipropionate Properties:

• Name: Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,9-chloro-11-hydroxy-16-methyl-17,21-bis(1-oxopropoxy)-, (11b,16b)-
• Superlist Name: Beclomethasone dipropionate
• CAS No.: 5534-09-8
• Formula: C₂₈H₃₇ClO₇
• Molecular Weight: 521.10
• Deleted CAS: 34135-07-4
• Synonyms: 9-Chloro-11b,17,21-trihydroxy-16b-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 17,21-dipropionate;Aldecin;
• EINECS: 226-886-0
• Density: 1.26 g/cm3
• Melting Point: 117-120 C
• Boiling Point: 630.5 C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 335.1 C
• Solubility: Slightly soluble in water
• Appearance: White crystalline powder

How does it work?

Beclomethasone is used by adults and children 5 years of age and older to treat difficulties breathing, chest tightness, wheezing, and coughing associated with asthma. To make breathing easier, it reduces swelling and irritation in the airways.

Applications Or where it is used:

There are various skin conditions that this medication treats, such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, rash and allergies. Beclomethasone reduces swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these conditions. It can also help to heal rough and scaly skin patches that result from psoriasis.

How to use:

Rub a small amount of medication into the affected area twice daily or as your doctor directs. The area should not be bandaged, covered, or wrapped unless your doctor directs you to do so. It is important to wash your hands after applying the medication unless this medication is being used to treat your hands.

Dosage of usage:

• In the first dose, factors such as previous asthma therapy, current control, and risk of future exacerbations should be considered:
• In patients who had never received inhaled corticosteroid (ICS): initial dose: 40 to 80 mcg twice a day via oral inhalation
• For patients switching from another ICS: The initial dose should be selected according to the previous ICS strength: 40-320 mcg by oral inhalation twice a day
• Maintenance dose: After 2 weeks, increase dosage to increase asthma control; after asthma stability is achieved, reduce dose to the lowest effective dosage in order to minimize side effects.
• Maximum dose: 320 mcg twice a day

Side effects:

• Headache
•  Nausea
• Cough
• Difficult or painful speech
• Sore throat
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Back pain

Warnings and precautions while using this product

There is a possibility that this medicine will cause paradoxical bronchospasm, which means that you will have difficulty breathing or wheezing. It may be life-threatening. In case of difficulty breathing, coughing, shortness of breath, or wheezing you or your child should see your doctor right away.