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Omnaris (Ciclesonide Aerosol)
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Omnaris (Ciclesonide) by Altana Pharma is called Alvesco (Ciclesonide) in Canada. Alvesco (Ciclesonide) is manufactured by the same company (Altana Pharma) in Canada.
Omnaris/Alvesco (Ciclesonide) aerosol inhaler contains the active ingredient ciclesonide, which is a corticosteroid medicine. Omnaris/Alvesco (Ciclesonide) is taken using an inhaler device to treat asthma. Inhaling the Omnaris/Alvesco medicine allows it to act directly in the lungs where it is needed most. Omnaris/Alvesco also reduces the potential for side effects occurring in other parts of the body.
Corticosteroid medicines are hormones that are produced naturally by the adrenal glands. They have many important functions, including control of inflammatory responses. Omnaris/Alvesco (Ciclesonide) is a synthetic corticosteroid and is used to decrease inflammation in the lungs.
When Omnaris/Alvesco (Ciclesonide) is inhaled into the lungs it gets absorbed into the cells of the lungs and airways.
Omnaris/Alvesco (Ciclesonide) makes it easier to breathe and helps prevent asthma attacks.
Omnaris/Alvesco Side effects:
The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with taking Ciclesonide (Omnaris/Alvesco). Not all people using this medicine will experience these or any other side effects:
Unexpected narrowing of the airways (paradoxical bronchospasm)
Bad taste
Throat irritation
Dry mouth or throat
Hoarseness
Cough
Rash
Eczema
The following medicines may intereract and/or increase the amount of Ciclesonide (Omnaris/Alvesco) in the blood:
ketoconazole
itraconazole
ritonavir
nelfinavir
Ciclesonide (Omnaris/Alvesco) may potentially decrease the amount of potassium in the blood. If Ciclesonide (Omnaris/Alvesco) is taken in combination with any of the following medicines, which can also lower potassium in the blood, the risk of a low blood potassium level is greatly increased:
beta 2 agonists, such as salbutamol and salmeterol
oral corticosteroids, such as prednisolone
xanthine derivates, such as theophylline or aminophylline
diuretics, such as bendroflumethiazide and furosemide.
Be sure to notify your prescribing physician of all the prescription and over the counter medication you are taking while taking Ciclesonide (Omnaris/Alvesco).
Omaris aerosol is available for purchase as Alvesco (Ciclesonide) from Canada at the guaranteed lowest prices.
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