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What special precautions should I follow?
Breast-feeding¡XUse of dexamethasone is not recommended in nursing mothers, since dexamethasone passes into breast milk and may affect the infant's growth.
It is not known whether beclomethasone, b
desonide, flunisolide, Flonase or triamcinolone passes into breast milk. Although most medicines pass into breast milk in small amounts, many of them may be used safely while breast-feeding. Levels of
mometasone are not measurable in breast milk, thus exposure is expected to be low. Mothers who are taking these medicines and wish to breast-feed should discuss them with their doctor.
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How should this medicine be used?
Flonase is taken in the nostrils. For best effect, take the prescribed doses at regular intervals. First, blow your nose. Then shake the spray bottle gently, prime the pump 6 times if it hasn't been u
sed during the past week, tilt your head back, press one nostril closed, and insert the tip of the bottle a short way into the other nostril. Spray once, pull the tip of the bottle away from your nose
, and inhale deeply through the treated nostril. Repeat with the other nostril.
Flovent inhalation aerosol is taken orally. Shake the canister before each use. Take a deep breath and exhale.
Then, as you begin to inhale, put your lips around the mouthpiece and depress the canister. Rinse your mouth with water after each use of the inhaler.
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Possible food and drug interactions when taking this medication
Other medicines¡XAlthough certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your do
or may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines.
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Other medical problems
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of Flonase. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
- Injury to the nose (recent) or
- No
se surgery (recent) or
- Sores in the nose¡XNasal Flonase may prevent proper healing of these conditions
- Liver disease
- Tuberculosis (active or history of)
- Underactive thyroi
- Weak heart or
- Recent heart attack¡XUse of dexamethasone may worsen these conditions
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What side effects can this medication cause?
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
- Bloody mucus or unexplained nosebleeds; cough; headache; nausea ; shortness of breath; vomiting
- Diarrhea; dizziness; excessive mucus; fever; general aches and pains; loss of appetite; stomach pain; weakness; runny nose
- White patches inside nose or throat
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Special warnings about this medication
Avoid items or activities that you know are allergens for you if they make your symptoms worse. Clean areas where dust or pet fur may aggravate your condition. ? Avoid exposing yourself to known sourc
es of infection. Stay away from people with chicken pox, measles, or any other type of infection. Your immune system may not be strong enough to fight off an infection while you are using Flonase (flu
ticasone nasal ).
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