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Corticosteroids
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Inhaled Corticosteroids | Anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive agents (decreases sputum eosinophilia) with direct and indirect bronchodilating effects. |
| Fluticasone (Flovent) MDI dosage | Every 12 hrs |
| Fluticasone (Flovent) DPI dosage | Every 12 hrs. |
| Beclomethasone Brand names | Beclovent, Vanceril, QVAR |
| Beclomethasone MDI dosage | 2-4 times/day |
| Budesonide (Pulmicort) DPI and unit dose vials | 1-2 times/day |
| Prednisone | oral steroid used systemically to decrease the inflammatory process |
| Methylprednisolone | IV steroid used for patients in status asthmaticus, COPD |