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Compare Qvar RediHaler vs. Breo Ellipta

Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, warnings, and more.

Key takeaways

Qvar RediHaler (beclomethasone) and Breo Ellipta (fluticasone/vilanterol) are both inhalers used to manage asthma, but they have some key differences. Qvar RediHaler is an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) used twice a day to control asthma by reducing inflammation in the lungs. It doesn't have a generic form and shouldn't be used with a spacer. Breo Ellipta, on the other hand, is a combination of fluticasone, an ICS, and vilanterol, a long-acting beta agonist. It is taken once a day and can be used to manage both asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Breo Ellipta is available in a generic form and contains lactose, which can be an issue if you're allergic to milk proteins. Both medications require you to rinse your mouth after use to prevent oral thrush, a type of fungal infection, but Breo Ellipta also has a risk of heart-related side effects due to the LABA component.

  • Qvar redihaler (beclomethasone)
    Breo ellipta (fluticasone furoate / vilanterol)
  • Qvar redihaler (beclomethasone)
    Breo ellipta (fluticasone furoate / vilanterol)

  • Summary of Qvar RediHaler vs. Breo Ellipta

    Summary for Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)
    Prescription only

    QVAR RediHaler, the brand name for beclomethasone dipropionate HFA inhaler, is an inhaled corticosteroid. It's used in people ages 4 years and older for the maintenance treatment of asthma. This medication is inhaled through the mouth twice per day. Like other inhaled steroid medications, Qvar RediHaler (beclomethasone) can cause upper respiratory tract infections and oral thrush as side effects.

    Summary for Inhaled corticosteroid / LABA
    Prescription only

    Breo Ellipta (fluticasone furoate / vilanterol) is a maintenance inhaler used every day to help manage asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It's a combination of two medications: fluticasone, a corticosteroid that reduces swelling in your lungs, and vilanterol, a long-acting beta agonist (LABA) that helps relax your airways. The typical dose is one puff by mouth once a day. Breo Ellipta (fluticasone furoate / vilanterol) isn't for sudden breathing problems or asthma attacks. Side effects include oral thrush, sore throat, and headache.

  • Indications of Qvar RediHaler vs. Breo Ellipta

    Indications for
    •Maintenance treatment of asthma in people ages 4 years and older
    Indications for
    •Asthma - in adults and children 5 years and older
    •Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - in adults

  • Pros and Cons of Qvar RediHaler vs. Breo Ellipta

    Pros and Const for Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)
    Pros
    •Breath-actuated inhaler; might be easier to use than metered-dose inhalers
    •Works directly in the lungs, so it has fewer side effects compared to oral steroids
    •Considered safe while pregnant
    Cons
    •Might need to use 4 inhalations daily (2 puffs twice daily)
    •Can take up to 2 weeks to have better control of asthma symptoms, and up to 4 weeks for full effects
    •Can cause fungal infections in the mouth and throat, especially if you don't rinse your mouth after each use
    Pros and Const for Inhaled corticosteroid / LABA
    Pros
    •Long-term treatment for both COPD and asthma
    •Inhaled only once a day
    •Might be easier to use compared to some other dry powder inhalers
    •Safe for children 5 years and older for asthma
    Cons
    •Won't work well for asthma attacks or COPD flare ups
    •Not safe for those severely allergic to milk proteins since it contains lactose
    •Can cause thrush in mouth or throat
    •No need to prime or shake the inhaler before use

  • Common Side Effects of Qvar RediHaler vs. Breo Ellipta

    Common Side Effects for
    •Fungal infection in the mouth or throat (up to 7%)
    •Upper respiratory tract infection (up to 4%)
    Common Side Effects for

    Asthma (adults):

    •Common cold symptoms (7-10%)
    •Headache (5-8%)

    Asthma (children):

    •Common cold symptoms (10%)
    •Upper respiratory tract infection (7%)

    COPD:

    •Common cold symptoms (9%)
    •Upper respiratory tract infection (7%)
    •Headache (7%)
    •Oral thrush (5%)

  • Warnings of Qvar RediHaler vs. Breo Ellipta

    Common Side Effects for
    •Not for use in asthma attack or for worsening breathing
    •Fungal infection in the mouth (thrush)
    •Narrowing of your airways (bronchospasm)
    •Higher risk of infections
    •Changes in stress hormone levels
    •Delayed growth in children
    •Weakening bones
    •Eye and vision problems
    •Allergic reactions
    Common Side Effects for
    •Worsening asthma or COPD
    •Overdose
    •Oral thrush
    •Pneumonia
    •Higher risk of infection
    •Changes in stress hormone levels
    •Sudden narrowing of the airways
    •Serious allergic reactions
    •Heart problems
    •Risk of bone loss
    •Slowed growth in children
    •Eye problems
    •High blood sugar and low potassium

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