Types of Corticosteroids

Beclomethasone inhalation is used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children who are at least 5 years old. This medication will not treat an asthma attack that has already begun. Beclomethasone inhalation may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Celestone (betamethasone)? You should not use this medication if you are allergic to betamethasone, or if you have a fungal infection anywhere in your body. Before taking betamethasone, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, and about all other medicines you are using.

Pulmicort contains budesonide, a corticosteroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Pulmicort is used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children who are at least 6 years old.

Alvesco (ciclesonide) is a man-made corticosteroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Alvesco is used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children who are at least 12 years.

Aerospan (flunisolide) HFA is a prescription medication that's used to treat asthma and control asthma symptoms. Aerospan HFA contains a corticosteroid called flunisolide, which works by reducing inflammation in the lungs. Aerospan HFA comes as a canister of liquid inhaled through an inhaler device.

Flovent (fluticasone) is a corticosteroid.. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Flovent is used to prevent asthma attacks.

Methylprednisolone (Medrol, Depo-Medrol, Solu-Medrol) is a medication prescribed to patients to suppress inflammation from a variety of conditions and diseases. Side effects, drug interactions, dosage, and pregnancy safety information should be reviewed prior to taking this medication.

Asmanex Twisthalers contains mometasone, a corticosteroid medicine. Mometasone prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Mometasone prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

BRAND NAME(S): Orapred, Pediapred, Prelone Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage USES: Prednisolone is a man-made form of a natural substance (corticosteroid hormone) made by the adrenal gland.

Prednisone is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid). It works on the immune system to help relieve swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

triamcinolone (Aristospan Intra-Articular, Aristospan Intralesional, Kenalog) methylprednisolone (Medrol, Depo-Medrol, Solu-Medrol) dexamethasone (Dexamethasone Intensol, DexPak 10 Day, DexPak 13 Day, DexPak 6 Day).