Qvar and Zarah

• Generic Name: beclomethasone
• Dosage Forms: aerosol, metered
• Other Brand Names: Qvar, Qvar Redihaler, Beclovent, Vanceril, Vanceril DS, Qvar with Dose Counter

Beclomethasone is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Qvar is used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children who are at least 5 years old. This medication will not treat an asthma attack that has already begun.

Qvar may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol
• Dosage Forms: tablets
• Other Brand Names: Gianvi, Jasmiel, Loryna, Nikki, Ocella, Syeda, Vestura, Yasmin, Yaz, Zarah, Lo-Zumandimine, Zumandimine, Ocella, Yasmin 28, Yaz

Zarah is a combination birth control pill containing female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). Zarah also causes changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.

Zarah is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy. This medicine is also used to treat moderate acne in women who are at least 14 years old and have started having menstrual periods, and who wish to use birth control pills.

Yaz is also used to treat the symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), such as anxiety, depression, irritability, trouble concentrating, lack of energy, sleep or appetite changes, breast tenderness, joint or muscle pain, headache, and weight gain.

Zarah may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.