Corticosteroids (Inhalation)
Precautions While Using This MedicineCheck with your doctor if:
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You go through a period of unusual stress to
your body, such as surgery, injury, or infection
.
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You have an asthma attack
that does not
improve after you take a bronchodilator medicine.
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You are exposed to viral infections, such as
chickenpox or measles.
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Signs of infection occur, especially in your
mouth, throat, or lung
.
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Your symptoms do not improve or if your condition
gets worse
.
Your doctor may want you to carry a medical identification card stating
that you are using this medicine and that you may need additional medicine
during times of emergency, a severe asthma attack or other illness, or unusual
stress.
Before you have any kind of surgery (including dental
surgery) or emergency treatment, tell the medical doctor or dentist in charge
that you are using this medicine
.
For patients who are also regularly taking a corticosteroid by mouth in
tablet or liquid form:
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Do not stop taking the corticosteroid taken by
mouth without your doctor's advice, even if your asthma seems better
.
Your doctor may want you to reduce gradually the amount you are taking before
stopping completely to lessen the chance of unwanted effects.
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When your doctor tells you to reduce the dose, or to stop taking
the corticosteroid taken by mouth, follow the directions carefully. Your body
may need time to adjust to the change. The length of time this takes may depend
on the amount of medicine you were taking and how long you took it. It is especially important that your doctor check your progress
at regular visits during this time
. Ask your doctor if there are special
directions you should follow if you have a severe asthma attack, if you need
any other medical or surgical treatment, or if certain side effects occur.
Be certain that you understand these directions, and follow them carefully.
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