Beconase

Cellulitis, Asthma, Nasal Polyps + 10 more

Treatment

20 Active Studies for Beconase

Treatment for

Cellulitis

What is Beconase

Beclomethasone dipropionate

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Beclomethasone dipropionate is a steroid medication used to reduce inflammation and treat symptoms associated with asthma, allergies, and skin conditions. It is available in a pressurized metered-dose inhaler, dry powder inhaler, and aqueous nasal spray. Beclomethasone dipropionate is less irritating to the nasal mucosa and works longer than older corticosteroids, such as dexamethasone and prednisolone, when administered intranasally.

Beconase AQ

is the brand name

Beconase Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Beconase AQ

Beclomethasone dipropionate

1989

Effectiveness

How Beconase Affects Patients

Beclomethasone dipropionate is a drug used to treat conditions caused by inflammation, such as asthma, allergic rhinitis, and skin conditions. When taken as an inhalant, it can improve lung function, help with breathing, and reduce asthma symptoms. However, long-term use or large doses may affect the body's hormone system, reduce bone density, and interfere with growth, particularly in children. It also has the potential to weaken the immune system and increase the risk of developing infections.

How Beconase works in the body

Beclomethasone dipropionate is a corticosteroid that helps fight inflammation. It works by binding to the glucocorticoid receptors in cells and signals them to produce anti-inflammatory proteins. It also stops the production of pro-inflammatory proteins that cause chronic inflammation. Lastly, it helps to relax the DNA around the cells, preventing transcription factors from activating genes that cause inflammation.

When to interrupt dosage

The prescribed dosage of Beconase is contingent upon the diagnosed condition, such as Adrenal Cortex Hormones, Dermatosis and Nasal Polyps. The amount of dosage is contingent upon the delivery system (e.g. Aerosol, metered; Suspension - Nasal or Powder - Respiratory (inhalation)) indicated in the table beneath.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Cellulitis

, 0.042 mg, 0.04 mg, 0.08 mg, 0.1 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.025 %, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.087 mg, 0.172 mg, 0.088 mg, 0.25 mg/pump actuation, 0.1 mg/pump actuation, 0.05 mg/pump actuation, 0.04 mg/pump actuation, 0.08 mg/pump actuation

, Spray, suspension, Nasal, Spray, suspension - Nasal, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered, Suspension - Nasal, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Topical, Cream, Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Lotion - Topical, Lotion, Capsule - Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, Spray - Nasal, Spray, Cream - Topical, Aerosol, metered; Suspension, Suspension, Aerosol, metered; Suspension - Nasal, Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation)

Asthma

Nasal Polyps

Operation on nose

Dermatosis

Skin Diseases

corticosteroid responsive

Hay Fever

Sinusitis

Rhinitis, Allergic

Sinusitis

Rhinitis, Vasomotor

Warnings

Beconase has six contraindications and should not be employed concurrently with the conditions in the below table.

Beconase Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Cellulitis

Do Not Combine

Tuberculosis

Do Not Combine

Status Asthmaticus

Do Not Combine

infected skin lesions

Do Not Combine

Virus Diseases

Do Not Combine

Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions

Do Not Combine

Beclomethasone Dipropionate may interact with Pulse Frequency

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Beconase.

Common Beconase Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

2-Methoxyethanol

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Beclomethasone dipropionate is combined with 2-Methoxyethanol.

9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Beclomethasone dipropionate is combined with 9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A.

Abatacept

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Beclomethasone dipropionate is combined with Abatacept.

Abemaciclib

Major

The metabolism of Abemaciclib can be increased when combined with Beclomethasone dipropionate.

Abetimus

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Beclomethasone dipropionate is combined with Abetimus.

Beconase Toxicity & Overdose Risk

The toxic dose of beclometasone dipropionate in rats is greater than 3750mg/kg. Inhalation of high amounts of this drug over a short period can reduce the activity of the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and adrenal glands. If beclometasone dipropionate is used excessively over a long period, it may cause adrenal suppression.

Beconase Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Beconase?

A total of 252 active clinical trials are being conducted to assess the potential of Beconase in treating corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Perennial Allergic Rhinitis (PAR).

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Asthma

86 Actively Recruiting

Phase 1, Phase 4, Early Phase 1, Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3

Skin Diseases

0 Actively Recruiting

Nasal Polyps

4 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 2

corticosteroid responsive

0 Actively Recruiting

Hay Fever

0 Actively Recruiting

Sinusitis

0 Actively Recruiting

Cellulitis

0 Actively Recruiting

Rhinitis, Allergic

0 Actively Recruiting

Operation on nose

0 Actively Recruiting

Dermatosis

0 Actively Recruiting

Rhinitis, Vasomotor

1 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable

Sinusitis

5 Actively Recruiting

Early Phase 1, Phase 1, Phase 2

Nasal Polyps

0 Actively Recruiting

Beconase Reviews: What are patients saying about Beconase?

Patient Review

6/29/2009

Beconase for Inflammation of the Nose due to an Allergy

Though it's an older drug, this steroid is still effective for twelve hours. I imagine the patent running out has something to do with the lack of advertisement. Helps a ton with seasonal allergies and can also act as a light psycho-stimulant if taken orally (in pill form).

Patient Q&A Section about beconase

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is Beconase the same as Nasonex?

"The side effects of Nasonex that are different from those of Beconase include coughing, muscle or joint pain, blood-tinged mucus/phlegm, and nosebleeds. The side effects of Beconase that are different from those of Nasonex include sneezing, runny nose, lightheadedness, unpleasant taste or smell, or itching or rash."

Answered by AI

What type of drug is Beconase?

"Beconase is a medication that belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids. These drugs are designed to be taken intranasally, which means they are meant to be inhaled through the nose."

Answered by AI

What is Beconase used to treat?

"The spray works by reducing the inflammation in your nose.

Beclometasone is a nasal spray used to treat the symptoms of allergic rhinitis, which is an inflammation of the inside of the nose. The spray works by reducing the inflammation in the nose."

Answered by AI

Has Beconase got a steroid in it?

"The active ingredient in Beconase is a corticosteroid. Corticosteroids quickly reduce inflammation and swelling in the nasal passage, which reduces the symptoms of hayfever, such as an itching or blocked nose."

Answered by AI