Beclomethasone Dipropionate
Generic Name: beclomethasone dipropionate
Brand Names:
Qnasl
11 DESCRIPTION Beclomethasone dipropionate USP, the active component of QNASL Nasal Aerosol, is an anti-inflammatory steroid having the chemical name 9-chloro-11β,17,21-trihydroxy-16β-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 17, 21-dipropionate and the following chemical structure: Beclomethasone dipropionate, a di-ester of beclomethasone (a synthetic corticosteroid chemically related to dexamethasone), is a white to almost white, odorless powder with a molecular formula of C 28 H 37 ClO 7 and a molecu...
Overview
11 DESCRIPTION Beclomethasone dipropionate USP, the active component of QNASL Nasal Aerosol, is an anti-inflammatory steroid having the chemical name 9-chloro-11β,17,21-trihydroxy-16β-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 17, 21-dipropionate and the following chemical structure: Beclomethasone dipropionate, a di-ester of beclomethasone (a synthetic corticosteroid chemically related to dexamethasone), is a white to almost white, odorless powder with a molecular formula of C 28 H 37 ClO 7 and a molecu...
Uses
1. INDICATIONS AND USAGE QNASL Nasal Aerosol is a corticosteroid indicated for the treatment of nasal symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis in patients 4 years of age and older. ( 1.1 ) 1.1 Treatment of Nasal Symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis QNASL ® Nasal Aerosol is indicated for the treatment of the nasal symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis in patients 4 years of age and older.
Dosage
2. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Administer QNASL Nasal Aerosol by the intranasal route only. The dose counter should read “120” for QNASL 80 mcg Nasal Aerosol 120-actuation product and “60” for QNASL 40 mcg Nasal Aerosol 60-actuation product. QNASL Nasal Aerosol does not require priming. See accompanying illustrated Patient Information and Instructions for Use leaflet for proper use of QNASL Nasal Aerosol. QNASL Nasal Aerosol is for intranasal use only. The recommended dose of QNASL 80 mcg Nasal Aerosol in patients 12 years and older is 320 mcg per day administered as 2 actuations in each nostril once daily (maximum total daily dose of 4 actuations per day).
Side Effects
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Systemic and local corticosteroid use may result in the following: Epistaxis, nasal discomfort, nasal ulcerations, Candida albicans infection, and impaired wound healing [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Eye Disorders [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Hypercorticism, adrenal suppression, and growth reduction [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) (5.6) , Use in Specific Populations (8.4) ] Immunosuppression [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] The most common adverse reactions (≥ 1% and greater than placebo) in patients 12 years of age and older include nasal discomfort, epistaxis, and headache.
Interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS No drug interaction studies have been performed with QNASL Nasal Aerosol.
Warnings
5. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Nasal discomfort, epistaxis, nasal ulceration, Candida albicans infection, nasal septal perforation, impaired wound healing. Monitor patients periodically for signs of adverse effects on the nasal mucosa. Avoid use in patients with recent nasal ulcers, nasal surgery, or nasal trauma. ( 5.1 ) Eye Disorders. Monitor patients closely with a change in vision or with a history of increased intraocular pressure, blurred vision, glaucoma, and/or cataracts. ( 5.2 ) Hypersensitivity, rash, and urticaria may occur after administration of QNASL Nasal Aerosol. ( 5.3 ) Potential worsening of existing tuberculosis; fungal, bacterial, viral, or parasitic infections; or ocular herpes simplex. More serious or even fatal course of chickenpox or measles in susceptible patients. 4. CONTRAINDICATIONS QNASL Nasal Aerosol is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to beclomethasone dipropionate and/or any other QNASL Nasal Aerosol ingredients [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to beclomethasone dipropionate and/or any other QNASL Nasal Aerosol ingredients. ( 4 )
Pregnancy
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no adequate and well-controlled studies with QNASL Nasal Aerosol or beclomethasone dipropionate in pregnant women. No published studies, including studies of large birth registries, have to date related the use of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) or intranasal corticosteroids to any increases in congenital malformations or other adverse perinatal outcomes. Thus, available human data do not establish the presence or absence of drug‑associated risk to the fetus.
Storage
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING QNASL Nasal Aerosol is supplied in 2 strengths and supplied as a pressurized aluminum canister inserted into a blue and white plastic nasal actuator with a built-in dose counter and white dust cap, as follows: QNASL 80 mcg Nasal Aerosol contains 10.6 g of drug and excipients and provides 120 actuations (NDC 59310-410-12).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beclomethasone Dipropionate used for?▼
1. INDICATIONS AND USAGE QNASL Nasal Aerosol is a corticosteroid indicated for the treatment of nasal symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis in patients 4 years of age and older. ( 1.1 ) 1.1 Treatment of Nasal Symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis QNASL ® Nasal Aerosol is indicated for the treatment of the nasal symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis in patients 4 years of age and older.
What are the side effects of Beclomethasone Dipropionate?▼
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Systemic and local corticosteroid use may result in the following: Epistaxis, nasal discomfort, nasal ulcerations, Candida albicans infection, and impaired wound healing [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Eye Disorders [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Hypercorticism, adrenal suppression, and growth reduction [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) (5.6) , Use in Specific Populations (8.4) ] Immunosuppression [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] The most common adverse reactions (≥ 1% and greater than placebo) in patients 12 years of age and older include nasal discomfort, epistaxis, and headache.
Can I take Beclomethasone Dipropionate during pregnancy?▼
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no adequate and well-controlled studies with QNASL Nasal Aerosol or beclomethasone dipropionate in pregnant women. No published studies, including studies of large birth registries, have to date related the use of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) or intranasal corticosteroids to any increases in congenital malformations or other adverse perinatal outcomes. Thus, available human data do not establish the presence or absence of drug‑associated risk to the fetus.
What are the important warnings for Beclomethasone Dipropionate?▼
5. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Nasal discomfort, epistaxis, nasal ulceration, Candida albicans infection, nasal septal perforation, impaired wound healing. Monitor patients periodically for signs of adverse effects on the nasal mucosa. Avoid use in patients with recent nasal ulcers, nasal surgery, or nasal trauma. ( 5.1 ) Eye Disorders. Monitor patients closely with a change in vision or with a history of increased intraocular pressure, blurred vision, glaucoma, and/or cataracts. ( 5.2 ) Hypersensitivity, rash, and urticaria may occur after administration of QNASL Nasal Aerosol. ( 5.3 ) Potential worsening of existing tuberculosis; fungal, bacterial, viral, or parasitic infections; or ocular herpes simplex. More serious or even fatal course of chickenpox or measles in susceptible patients. 4. CONTRAINDICATIONS QNASL Nasal Aerosol is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to beclomethasone dipropionate and/or any other QNASL Nasal Aerosol ingredients [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to beclomethasone dipropionate and/or any other QNASL Nasal Aerosol ingredients. ( 4 )
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