A synthetic glucocorticoid that acts as an anti-inflammatory, antiasthmatic medication. Trade name; QVAR.
A corticosteroid used in an aerosol inhaler or as a powder inhalation. It must be used regularly for its best effect. Unlike corticosteroids taken by mouth, inhaled forms are much less likely to suppress adrenal-gland activity and have fewer side-effects, provided an excessive dose is avoided.
A corticosteroid drug. Trade names are Vancenase and Beclovent.