Question: are qvar and albuterol the same?
Answer: Qvar (beclomethasone dipropionate) and Ventolin HFA (albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol) are used to treat asthma. Ventolin HFA is also used to prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm. Qvar and Ventolin HFA belong to different drug classes. Qvar is a steroid and Ventolin HFA is a bronchodilator.