beclomethasone dipropionate

Also known as Beconase®, Qnasl®, Vancenase®, Beclometasone dipropionate, 9-chloro-11beta-hydroxy-16beta-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 17,21-dipropionate, (11beta,16beta)-9-chloro-11-hydroxy-16-methyl-17,21-bis(1-oxopropoxy)pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, beclometasone 17,21-dipropionate, 9-chloro-16beta-methyl-11beta,17,21-trihydroxypregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 17,21-dipropionate

Beclometasone or beclomethasone, sold under the brand name Vanceril among others, is a steroid medication. It is available as an inhaler, cream, pills, and nasal spray. The inhaled form is used in the long-term management of asthma. The cream may be used for dermatitis and psoriasis. The pills have been used to treat ulcerative colitis. The nasal spray is used to treat allergic rhinitis and nasal polyps.

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Drug.USAN: beclomethasone
Drug.tradename: Vanceril, others
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Common side effects with the inhaled form include respiratory infections, headaches, and throat inflammation. Serious side effects include an increased risk of infection, cataracts, Cushing's syndrome, and severe allergic reactions. Long-term use of the pill form may cause adrenal insufficiency. The pills may also cause mood or personality changes. The inhaled form is generally regarded as safe in pregnancy. Beclometasone is a glucocorticoid.