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Beclometasone or beclomethasone, also known as beclomethasone dipropionate, and sold under the brand name Qvar among others, is a steroid medication. [1] It is available as an inhaler, cream, pills, and nasal spray. [2] The inhaled form is used in the long-term management of asthma. [1] The cream may be used for dermatitis and psoriasis. [3]
Very long duration of action (12–24 hours) Huge improvement in lung function and symptoms; Risk of exacerbation greatly lowered → LAMA more prominent than LABA; Provided in inhalers → techniques for usage is important for management of COPD [31] Caution [28] Should not be used in acute exacerbation for rapid relieve of symptoms
MDI canister and actuator components from H&T Presspart. A metered-dose inhaler consists of three major components: the canister, which is produced in aluminum or stainless steel by means of deep drawing, where the formulation resides; the metering valve, which allows a metered quantity of the formulation to be dispensed with each actuation; and an actuator (or mouthpiece) which enables the ...
[9] [10] [8] Compared to other marketed OX antagonists, daridorexant has a relatively short elimination half-life of 8 hours and a time to peak of about 1 to 2 hours. [ 1 ] [ 7 ] [ 5 ] It is not a benzodiazepine or Z-drug and does not interact with GABA receptors , instead having a distinct mechanism of action .
Formulations of delayed-release budesonide are an effective treatment for mild-to-moderately active Crohn's disease involving the ileum and/or ascending colon. [25] A Cochrane review found evidence for up to three months (but not longer) of maintenance of remission in Crohn's disease, concluding that budesonide is not effective for maintenance of remission in CD.
Testosterone enanthate is used primarily in androgen replacement therapy. [4] [15] It is the most widely used form of testosterone in androgen replacement therapy. [4]The medication is specifically approved, in the United States, for the treatment of hypogonadism in men, delayed puberty in boys, and breast cancer in women. [16]
Isosorbide mononitrate, sold under many brand names, is a medication used for heart-related chest pain (), heart failure and esophageal spasms. [2] It can be used both to treat and to prevent heart-related chest pain; however, it is generally less preferred than beta blockers or calcium channel blockers. [2]
The Rhythmic chart (also called Rhythmic Airplay, and previously named Rhythmic Songs, Rhythmic Top 40 and CHR/Rhythmic) is an airplay chart published weekly by Billboard magazine. The chart tracks and measures the airplay of songs played on US rhythmic radio stations, whose playlist includes mostly hit-driven R&B/hip-hop, rhythmic pop, and ...