What is fluticasone prop used for?
Nonprescription fluticasone nasal spray (Flonase Allergy) is used to relieve symptoms of rhinitis such as sneezing and a runny, stuffy, or itchy nose and itchy, watery eyes caused by hay fever or other allergies (caused by an allergy to pollen, mold, dust, or pets).
What is important patient teaching for fluticasone?
Do not change your medication dose or stop using fluticasone without your doctor’s advice. You should not stop using fluticasone inhalation suddenly or your asthma could get worse. If you stop taking any steroid medicine, you may need to stop gradually. Follow your doctor’s instructions.
What is fluticasone Prop 50 mcg spray?
This non-drowsy nasal spray contains the active ingredient Fluticasone Propionate (Glucocorticoid), 50 mcg per spray which helps to clear nasal congestion and relieves symptoms of hay fever or other respiratory allergies: itchy, watery eyes; runny nose; itchy nose and sneezing.
What is the mechanism of action of fluticasone?
Fluticasone binds and activates glucocorticoid receptor, resulting in the activation of lipocortin. Lipocortin, in turn, inhibits cytosolic phospholipase A2, which triggers a cascade of reactions involved in the synthesis of inflammatory mediators, such as prostaglandins and leukotrienes.
Is it better to take FLONASE at night or in the morning?
Is it better to use FLONASE at night? In short, no. One daily dose of FLONASE Allergy Relief delivers 24-hour relief from your worst allergy symptoms. So, even if you take it in the morning, you’re still covered for all night long, without pesky allergy symptoms.
What happens if you have too much Flonase?
Talk to your doctor if you have more than one of these symptoms while you are using this medicine: darkening of the skin, diarrhea, dizziness, fainting, loss of appetite, mental depression, nausea, skin rash, unusual tiredness or weakness, or vomiting.
¿Cómo se disminuye la dosis de fluticasona?
Si está tomando un esteroide oral como dexametasona, metilprednisolona (Medrol) o prednisona (Rayos), es posible que su médico disminuya gradualmente su dosis de esteroide empezando al menos 1 semana después de que haya comenzado a usar fluticasona.
¿Cuáles son los efectos secundarios de fluticasone nasal?
¿Cuáles son los efectos secundarios posibles de fluticasone nasal? Busque atención médica de emergencia si usted tiene signos de una reacción alérgica: ronchas, sarpullido; sensación de desvanecimiento; dificultad para respirar; hinchazón de la cara, labios, lengua, o garganta. Llame a su médico de inmediato si usted tiene:
¿Qué puede ocasionar la inhalación de fluticasona?
La inhalación de fluticasona puede ocasionar efectos secundarios. Informe a su médico si alguno de estos síntomas es intenso o no desaparece: Algunos efectos secundarios pueden ser graves. Si experimenta cualquiera de los siguientes síntomas o los que se enumeran en la sección PRECAUCIONES ESPECIALES, llame a su médico inmediatamente:
¿Cómo usar fluticasona para evitar los ataques de asma?
La fluticasona ayuda a evitar los ataques de asma (episodios repentinos de falta de aliento, sibilancia y tos) pero no detendrá un ataque de asma que ya inició. No utilice fluticasona durante un ataque de asma.
