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US brand names:Alvesco
Ciclesonide Inhaled is dosed at 80–160 mcg per treatment Inhaled q12-24h in cats, per Source not established. The citation previously shown here named no retrievable document; a literature search on 2026-07-31 found no source that states this dose for this species and route. Treat as unverified and confirm against a primary reference before clinical use.. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Prodrug activated by esterases in the lung to des-ciclesonide, providing localized anti-inflammatory effect with very low systemic exposure.
Very low oral bioavailability minimizes systemic corticosteroid effects. Requires spacer/mask. Alternative for feline asthma patients on long-term ICS.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat (Domestic) | Inhaled | 80–160 mcg per treatment | q12-24h | Weak | Source not established. The citation previously shown here named no retrievable document; a literature search on 2026-07-31 found no source that states this dose for this species and route. Treat as unverified and confirm against a primary reference before clinical use. |
| Dog (Domestic) | Inhaled | 80–160 mcg per treatment | q12-24h | Weak | Source not established. The citation previously shown here named no retrievable document; a literature search on 2026-07-31 found no source that states this dose for this species and route. Treat as unverified and confirm against a primary reference before clinical use. |
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