Substance / Medication

Ciclesonide

Overview

Active Ingredient
ciclesonide
RxNorm CUI
274964

Indications

ALVESCO is indicated for the maintenance treatment of asthma as prophylactic therapy in adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older. Limitations of Use : ALVESCO is not indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm. ALVESCO is not indicated for children under 12 years of age.

Labeler: Covis Pharma US, IncUpdated: 2025-02-28T00:00:00.000ZFull label on DailyMed

Contraindications

When this intervention should not be used

ALVESCO is contraindicated in: the primary treatment of status asthmaticus or other acute episodes of asthma where intensive measures are required. patients with known hypersensitivity to ciclesonide or any of the ingredients of ALVESCO. Rare cases of hypersensitivity reactions with manifestations s

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.

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Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Clinical Trials

10 trials linked to this intervention

10
Total Trials
0
Recruiting
4
With Results

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Local and systemic adverse effects of inhaled corticosteroids - Does ciclesonide differ from other inhaled corticosteroids?
Ottesen Thera Gram, Rovsing Alma Holm, Ulrik Charlotte Suppli · Respir Med · 2025
PMID: 39921068Meta-Analysis
Inhaled ciclesonide for outpatients with COVID-19: A meta-analysis.
Hsu Chi-Kuei, Chao Chien-Ming, Lai Chih-Cheng · J Microbiol Immunol Infect · 2022
PMID: 35995666Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Ciclesonide versus other inhaled corticosteroids for chronic asthma in children.
Kramer Sharon, Rottier Bart L, Scholten Rob J P M et al. · Cochrane Database Syst Rev · 2013
PMID: 23450613Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Ciclesonide versus placebo for chronic asthma in adults and children.
Manning P, Gibson P G, Lasserson T J · Cochrane Database Syst Rev · 2008
PMID: 18425941Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Ciclesonide versus other inhaled steroids for chronic asthma in children and adults.
Manning P, Gibson P G, Lasserson T J · Cochrane Database Syst Rev · 2008
PMID: 18425977Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Inhaled Ciclesonide for Community-Based COVID-19: A Placebo-Controlled Randomised Trial.
Wark Peter, Marschner Ian C, Hutchings Owen et al. · Respirology · 2026
PMID: 41054293RCTFull text (PMC)
Impact of inhaled ciclesonide on asymptomatic or mild COVID-19: A randomized trial.
Terada-Hirashima Junko, Suzuki Manabu, Tsujimoto Yoshie et al. · Drug Discov Ther · 2022
PMID: 36288939RCT

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.

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Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Ciclesonide (substance)
SNOMED CT
417420004
UMLS CUI
C0907850
RxNorm CUI
274964
Labeler
Covis Pharma US, Inc

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 3 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.

3
Conditions
0
Biomarkers
0
Specialists
0
Symptoms
10
Clinical Trials

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.