On Apr 25, 12:24�pm, "MS" <m...@nospam.com> wrote:
> It looks like the first new inhaled steroid to come out in years, is finally
> available in the USA. Not sure of that though.
>
> I've been reading about ciclesonide for a few years now. It is really
> supposed to have some benefits over previous inhaled steroids, much less
> absorbed systemically, etc. I believe it has been out in Europe for a couple
> years now, and was approved by the FDA quite some time ago. I wondered when
> it would actually become available here in the USA.
>
> Now, if one looks at the web site:
>
> www.omnaris.com
>
> (Omnaris will be the brand name for the nasal spray preparation, there is
> another name for the asthma inhaler), it looks like it might actually be
> available now--they even have a rebate offer, etc.)
>
> Does anyone here know for sure, if it is actually available in pharmacies
> now? Anyone reading used it yet? Did you notice any difference?
>
> (Also, I recall reading a couple years ago, that a new antihistamine nasal
> spray is coming out (besides Astelin), with the same active ingredient as
> the antihistamine in Patanol eye drops. Anyone here know anything about that
> one--when it will become available, if there have been tests comparing its
> efficacy with Astelin, etc.?)
One problem with a lot of these "new" meds is that it might take years
for them to be on a formulary list for a HMO. This means that you
have to pay full price for it or use one that is on their formulary.
Fred
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