Drug Name:Beclomethasone
Drug Class:Corticosteroid
Mechanism of Action:Anti-inflammatory; inhibits the release of inflammatory mediators
Use:Treatment of asthma, allergic rhinitis, and other inflammatory conditions
Side Effects:Throat irritation, hoarseness, oral thrush, cough
Contraindications:Hypersensitivity to beclomethasone or any component of the formulation, active untreated infections
Specialty:
  • Pulmonology
  • Allergy and Immunology