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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:
- Amebiasis¡XNasal Flonase may make this c
ndition worse
- Asthma¡XNasal Flonase may make this condition worse
- Diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes)¡XUse of dexamethasone may decrease carbohydrate tolerance, worsening blood glucose co
rol and warranting an increase in insulin dosage
- Glaucoma¡XLong-term use of nasal Flonase may worsen glaucoma by increasing the pressure within the eye
- Herpes simplex (virus) infection o
the eye or
- Infections (virus, bacteria, or fungus)¡XNasal Flonase may cover up the signs of these conditions
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What side effects may occur?
Side effects may include:
- Abdominal pain, aches and pains, agitation, aggression, back problems, bad taste in mouth, brittle bones, bronchitis, bruising, cataracts, congestion, cough, depressio
n, diarrhea, dizziness, dry mouth, dry nose, eye problems, facial changes, fever, flu, headache, hives, hoarseness, indigestion, itching, loss of speech, mouth infection or swelling, nasal congestion,
nasal irritation or burning, nasal sores, nausea, nosebleeds, rash, respiratory tract infection, runny nose, shortness of breath, sinus problems, sneezing, sore or irritated throat, stunted growth, s
welling of the face and tongue, vomiting, weight gain, wheezing, worsening of asthma
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What is this Drug
Flonase (floo-TIK-a-sone ) belongs to the family of medicines known as corticosteroids (cortisone-like medicines). Corticosteroids belong to the family of medicines called steroids. Flonase is sprayed
into the nose to help relieve the stuffy or runny nose, irritation, sneezing, and discomfort of hay fever, other nasal allergies, and these symptoms when not caused by allergies.
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Precautions Before Using This Medicine
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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Other Medicines
Before using this medication, tell your doctor and pharmacist about any other drugs you are taking. The use of other oral or inhaled steroids may increase the chance of side effects or overdose. ? Dru
gs other than those listed here may also interact with Flonase (fluticasone nasal ). Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
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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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