QVAR (beclomethasone dipropionate HFA) Inhalation Aerosol
Asthma Management Action Plan

Asthma Action Plan

The key to asthma management

Whether your asthma is mild or severe, it's important to have an Asthma Action Plan.

An Asthma Action Plan describes how to manage your asthma. It includes information about your asthma medications, including:
  • Your controller medication
    • What medicine it contains
    • How much to take
    • When to take it
  • Your quick-relief inhaler:
The Asthma Action Plan also includes information about what to do if you are having a serious asthma attack or need emergency treatment.

Be sure to personalize the plan with the help of your healthcare provider.

Download an Asthma Action Plan.
QVAR® is indicated in the maintenance treatment of asthma as prophylactic therapy in patients 5 years of age or older. QVAR® is also indicated for asthma patients who require systemic corticosteroid administration, where adding QVAR® may reduce or eliminate the need for systemic corticosteroids.

Important Safety Information


QVAR® does not replace fast-acting (rescue) inhalers for sudden symptoms.

CAUTION: If you are switching from an oral corticosteroid to QVAR®, follow your doctor's instructions to avoid health risks when you stop using oral corticosteroids (See WARNINGS, Prescribing Information).

Inhaled corticosteroids may cause a reduction in growth rate. The long-term effect on final adult growth is unknown.

In clinical studies, common side effects included headache and pharyngitis.

Do not stop taking QVAR® abruptly without talking to your doctor.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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