Qvar vs. ProAir

Are Qvar and ProAir the Same Thing?

Qvar(beclomethasone dipropionate) andProAir(albuterol sulfate) are used to prevent and treatasthma.

ProAir is also used to treatchronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseand to preventexercise-induced asthma.

Qvar and ProAir belong to different drug classes. Qvar is asteroidand ProAir is a bronchodilator.

Side effectsof Qvar and ProAir that are similar includenausea, vomiting,headache,sore throat, runny orstuffy nose,cough,mouth/throatdryness or irritation, orhoarseness.

Side effects of Qvar that are different from ProAir includestomachupset,sinuspain, drynose, unpleasant味道inthe mouth, or deepened voice.

Side effects of ProAir that are different from Qvar include nervousness, shaking (tremor),dizziness,sleepproblems (insomnia),musclepain, ordiarrhea.

Qvar may interact with other drugs.

ProAir may interact with other inhaled medicines, other asthma medicines, beta-blockers,diuretics,digoxin, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), andantidepressants.

What Are Possible Side Effects of Qvar?

Common side effects of Qvar include:

  • stomach upset,
  • nausea,
  • vomiting,
  • headache,
  • sorethroat,
  • stuffy nose,
  • sinus pain,
  • 咳嗽,
  • dryness in your mouth/nose/throat after use,
  • 不愉快的味道在口中,
  • hoarseness, or
  • deepened voice.

What Are Possible Side Effects of ProAir?

Common side effects of ProAir include:

  • nervousness,
  • shaking (tremor),
  • headache,
  • dizziness,
  • mouth/throat dryness or irritation,
  • sore throat,
  • 咳嗽,
  • nausea,
  • vomiting,
  • dizziness,
  • sleep problems (insomnia),
  • hoarseness,
  • runny or stuffy nose,
  • muscle pain, or
  • diarrhea

What Is Qvar?

Qvar (beclomethasone dipropionate) is a steroid used to prevent asthma attacks. Qvar will not treat an asthma attack that has already begun. Qvar is available ingenericform.

What Is ProAir?

Proair (albuterolsulfate) is a bronchodilator that relaxes muscles in the airways and increases air flow to thelungsused to prevent and treatwheezingandshortness of breathcaused bybreathingproblems such as asthma andchronicobstructivepulmonarydisease. Proair is also used to prevent exercise-induced asthma.

What Drugs Interact With Qvar?

Tell yourdoctorabout all theprescriptionandover-the-countermedications you use. This includesvitamins, minerals,herbalproducts, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Qvar should be used only when prescribed duringpregnancy. There are rare reports of harm to afetuswhen themothertook other corticosteroids. Infants born to mothers who have been using high doses of beclomethasone for an extended time may havehormoneproblems. Tell your doctor if you notice symptoms such as persistent nausea/vomiting, severe diarrhea, or weakness in your newborn. It is not known if thismedicationpasses intobreast milk. Consult your doctor beforebreastfeeding.

What Drugs Interact With ProAir?

ProAir may interact with other inhaled medicines, other asthma medicines, beta-blockers, diuretics, digoxin, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), and antidepressants. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use. During pregnancy, ProAir should be used only if prescribed.

How Should Qvar Be Taken?

The recommended dose of Qvar is 40 to 320 mcg twice daily for adults and 40 to 80 mcg twice daily for children. If you are also using a bronchodilator, use it first before using the beclomethasone inhaler. There may be other drugs that can interact with Qvar..

How Should ProAir Be Taken?

ProAir is a dry powder inhaler supplied for 200 measured inhalation doses.

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References
SOURCE:

Teva Respiratory, LLC. QVAR RediHaler Product Information.

https://www.qvar.com

Teva Respiratory, LLC. ProAir Product Information.

http://www.proair.com/

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