UsesBeclometasone is used to treat runny nose, swelling and itching of the nose due to allergy (allergic rhinitis)hay fever and ulcerative colitis Beclometasone reduces inflammation, swelling and irritation in nose and helps to relieve itching, sneezing and blocked or runny nose It is also used in asthma and ulcerative colitis
Mechanism of ActionBeclometasone controls the rate of protein synthesis, depresses the migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes, fibroblasts, reverses capillary permeability and lysosomal stabilisation at the cellular level to prevent or control inflammation
DosageInhalation -Asthma prophylaxis- Initial: 600-800 mcg/day. Maintenance: 400 mcg/day in divided doses Severe asthma- 250 mcg 4 times/day. Max: 2 mg/day Nasal Allergic and non allergic rhinitis- 100 mcg into each nostril twice daily. Max: 400 mcg/day
Side EffectsLoss of skin collagen and SC atrophy local hypopigmentation of deeply pigmented skin hoarseness and candidiasis of the mouth or throat
Warnings/PrecautionsCaution should be exercised in patients with history of tuberculosis, chickenpox, liver, kidney or heart disease, sugar, under active thyroid, high blood pressure, mental illness, muscle pain/weakness, joint inflammation, eye infection, seizures, ulcer, any allergy, who taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding Avoid contact with eyes Since it takes time to get rid off from your health condition, continue to use it as directed by your healthcare provider Avoid contact with people with chickenpox, measles or shingles