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 Generic Name  Beclomethasone (Beclometasone) inhalation-local 
 Trade Name  Vanceril 
 Manufacturer   
 Risk Category    
C
  • Studies on animals show adverse effect and toxicity on fetus.
  • No adequate and well controlled studies done on pregnant women.
  • Drugs should be given only if the potential benefit outweighs the potential risk to the fetus.


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 Indication  

  • Antiasthmatic, anti-inflammatory corticosteroid.
 Fetal Risk  

  • Use of systemic corticosteroids in animals causes decreased fetal survival and weight, inhaled corticosteroids have been reported to be teratogenic.
  • Chronic use of systemic corticosteroids by pregnant women is associated with increased incidence of premature deliveries and decreased birth weight.
  • Use of inhaled conventional doses of corticosteroids should be continued in pregnancy and no association with congenital anomalies has been reported.
 Breast Feeding  

  • Unknown excretion of inhaled corticosteroids into milk.
  • No adverse effects have been reported.
 Other Trade Names  
 


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