- Maintenance treatment in asthma:
- Prior therapy with bronchodilators alone: Initially 80mcg BD
- Max dose: 160mcg BD
- Prior therapy with bronchodilators alone: Initially 80mcg BD
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- Prior therapy with inhaled corticosteroids: Initially 80mcg BD
- Max dose: 320mcg BD
- Prior therapy with inhaled corticosteroids: Initially 80mcg BD
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- Prior therapy with oral corticosteroids: Initially 320mcg BD
- Max dose: 320mcg BD
- Prior therapy with oral corticosteroids: Initially 320mcg BD
Inhaler:
- 80mcg
- 160mcg
- Actuate before use by pumping 2 puffs in the air before use.
- Shake for 5 seconds before each use.
- Prime inhaler again if not used for >7 days
- Rinse mouth with water after use.
Glucocorticoid prodrug, converted to active ingredient des-ciclesonide. It has immunosuppressive properties and anti-inflammatory activity.
- Headache
- Nasopharyngitis
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Sinusitis
- Nasal congestion
- Pharyngolaryngeal pain
- Arthralgia
- Extremity pain
- Back pain
- Hoarseness
- Oral candidiasis
- Influenza
- Pneumonia
- Musculoskeletal chest pain
- Urticaria
- Dizziness
- Gastroenteritis
- Facial edema
- Fatigue
- Conjunctivitis
- Hypersensitivity to drug or ingredient
- Status asthmaticus
- Acute asthma
- Acute bronchospasm
- Abrupt withdrawal
- Desmopressin
- Mifepristone
Drug Status
| Availability | Prescription only |
| Pregnancy | Weigh risk vs benefit; not recommended |
| Breastfeeding | Use with caution |
| Schedule | Not controlled |
| BRAND NAME | STRENGTH | FORMULATION | PACK SIZE | MANUFACTURER | DISTRIBUTOR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ciclohale | 160mcg/puff | Inhalation | 120D | Cipla Ltd | Imperial Managed |
| Ciclohale | 80mcg/puff | Inhalation | 120D | Cipla Ltd | Imperial Managed |