Alvesco

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What is Alvesco?

Alvesco is an inhaled corticosteroid used as a once-daily maintenance treatment for asthma in adults and adolescents aged 12 and older. Alvesco is a prodrug—it's activated by esterases within the airway tissue into its active form, which means it delivers high local anti-inflammatory activity in the lungs while minimizing systemic and oropharyngeal corticosteroid exposure. This targeted activation reduces the risk of common steroid side effects like oral thrush and hoarseness that can occur with other inhaled corticosteroids. It's not a rescue inhaler and should be used daily even when asthma symptoms are absent.

Lung-activated prodrug

Alvesco is pharmacologically inactive until it is cleaved by airway esterases into its active metabolite des-ciclesonide—concentrating anti-inflammatory activity within lung tissue while limiting oropharyngeal and systemic steroid exposure.

Reduced thrush and local side effects

Because the prodrug remains largely inactive until it reaches the lung, less active steroid is deposited in the mouth and throat—significantly reducing the risk of oropharyngeal candidiasis and dysphonia compared to immediately active ICS formulations.

Once-daily maintenance

Provides effective, sustained suppression of airway inflammation with a single daily inhalation—reducing the treatment burden of daily asthma management while maintaining consistent bronchial anti-inflammatory control.

Ongoing support, always available.

Your care doesn’t end after your visit. Message your care team anytime to discuss side effects, ask questions about your medication, or request a refill.

We stay proactive so your care stays steady — adjusting your plan as needed and keeping you informed every step of the way.

What our customers have to say

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Everything is upfront and exactly what they state. No hidden costs or fees. Great experience!

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I felt heard and they followed through

I felt heard and they followed through until my prior authorization was approved after it was denied. They maintained communication with me until I received my medication.

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Got refills quickly and affordably

I needed medication refills, and they were able to fill them quickly and affordably.

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Quick and easy from booking to Zoom

Everything was quick and easy from booking the blood work to our Zoom appointment. The doctor was pleasant and attentive.

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Listened and responded right away

The physician I was paired with listened to all of my concerns and responded right away. She was thorough, and I received my medication within hours.

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Prescription confirmed within 45 minutes

I’d run out of a medication while I was in the process of changing doctors. I provided some information, and my prescription was done and confirmed within 45 minutes.

Mark

Thorough history check and a prompt prior authorization

They were very thorough in checking my medical history for any possible problems with the new medication, and very prompt in handling the prior authorization with the pharmacy and the insurance carrier.

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