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Compare Qvar RediHaler vs. Flovent

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Key takeaways

Beclomethasone (Qvar RediHaler) and fluticasone (Flovent) are both inhaled corticosteroids used for the maintenance treatment of asthma in people aged 4 years and older. They help reduce inflammation in the lungs to improve breathing. However, there are several differences between these medications. Beclomethasone is available only as the brand name Qvar RediHaler, while fluticasone is available as both the brand name Flovent and a lower-cost generic. Qvar RediHaler is a breath-actuated inhaler, whereas Flovent comes in two forms: the HFA inhaler, which uses a propellant, and the Diskus inhaler, which is a dry powder inhaler. The dosing for Qvar RediHaler ranges from 40 mcg to 320 mcg per inhalation, while Flovent HFA offers doses from 44 mcg to 220 mcg, and Flovent Diskus ranges from 50 mcg to 250 mcg. Both medications can cause an oral fungal infection (thrush). You can reduce your risk for thrush by rinsing your mouth out with water every time you use the inhaler.

  • Qvar redihaler (beclomethasone)
    Flovent (fluticasone)
  • Qvar redihaler (beclomethasone)
    Flovent (fluticasone)

  • Summary of Qvar RediHaler vs. Flovent

    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 (ICS)
    Prescription only

    Flovent (fluticasone) is an inhaled corticosteroid medication used in people 4 years and older with asthma. It helps keep lung inflammation low and the airways open. This inhaler is used twice per day. When used every day, Flovent (fluticasone) can lower the number and severity of asthma attacks. It's not a rescue inhaler, so it won't help an asthma attack that has already started.

  • Indications of Qvar RediHaler vs. Flovent

    Indications for
    •Maintenance treatment of asthma in people ages 4 years and older
    Indications for
    •Maintenance treatment of asthma

  • Pros and Cons of Qvar RediHaler vs. Flovent

    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 (ICS)
    Pros
    •Works well to prevent and lower asthma symptoms
    •Has few side effects since the medication is directly inhaled into the lungs
    •Available as two different types of inhalers (HFA inhaler and Diskus inhaler)
    •Lower-cost generic available for Flovent HFA
    Cons
    •Need to use twice per day
    •Need to rinse your mouth after each use to prevent fungal infection in the mouth (thrush)
    •Can't use to treat active asthma attacks
    •Can't use Flovent Diskus if you're allergic to milk proteins since it contains lactose

  • Common Side Effects of Qvar RediHaler vs. Flovent

    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

    In general, common side effects for Flovent HFA and Flovent Diskus are very similar:

    •Throat irritation
    •Upper respiratory tract infection (e.g., common cold)
    •Sinus infection or swelling
    •Headache
    •Cough
    •Voice hoarseness or difficulty speaking

  • Warnings of Qvar RediHaler vs. Flovent

    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
    •Fungal infection in the mouth
    •Narrowing of your airways (bronchospasm)
    •Severe allergic reactions
    •Altered stress hormone levels
    •Delayed growth in children
    •Eye and vision problems

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