Flixonase
Drug name: Flixonase
Active Ingredients:
Fluticasone
Therapeutic actions: The active ingredient of Flixonase is Fluticasone. Fluticasone belongs to group of medications called corticosteroids. Corticosteroids are hormones that are naturally produced by the adrenal glands and play an important role in regulating the inflammatory and allergy responses.
Flixonase nasal spray works by decreasing the inflammation of the nasal passages. Flixonase does this by inhibiting the release of chemicals that trigger allergic or inflammatory reaction. The inflammation of the nasal results in hayfever, blocked or itchy nose, sinus discomfort and sneezing. Flixonase reliefs these symtoms thus improves nasal breathing.
Indications: Flixonase is used to treat allergic rhinitis(pet allergy, dust mite allergy, hayfever)
Contraindications and cautions:
You should not use this medication in the following conditions:
- Nasal or sinus infection
- Ulceration in the nose
- Recent surgery or injury to the nose;
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- If you are under 18 years of age
- Allergy to fluticasone or other corticosteroids
Warning!
- Flixonase is intended to use in the nose. Do not take Flixonase by mouth.
- Avoid prolonged use of Flixonase nasal spray. Do not take nasal spray for more than 3 month. The prolonged may cause glaucoma, osteoporosis , decreasing function of the adrenal glands.
- If you do not experience any improvements while taking Flixonase seek medical advice.
Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Fluticasone will experience it or any other.
- Bleeding in the nose
- Nose and throat irritation
- Headache
- Taste and smell changes
- Nasal septum perforation (very rare)
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with Flixonase, please read the information provided with Flixonase or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Flixonase. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.
Especially pay attention to other medications used to treat nasal inflammatory.
Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Flixonase with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.
