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What side effects may occur?
More common side effects of Nasacort may include:
- Headache
Less common side effects of Nasacort may include:
- Dryness of the membranes lining the nose, mouth, and throat, nasal i
rritation, nasal and sinus congestion, nosebleeds, sneezing, throat discomfort
Side effects of Nasacort in children aged 6 to 11 may include:
- Cough, ear inflammation, fever, indigesti
on, nausea, nosebleed, throat discomfort
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How to Use
Before you use triamcinolone the first time, read the written instructions that come with it. Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or respiratory therapist to demonstrate the proper technique. Practice using
the inhaler while in his or her presence
Before using triamcinolone, gently blow your nose to clear your nasal passages. Avoid blowing your nose for 15 minutes after inhaling the prescribed d
ose.
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Overdose
Acne; blurred vision; bone fractures; excess hair growth in females; fullness or rounding of the face, neck, and trunk; high blood pressure; impotence in males ; increased urination or thirst;
lack of menstrual periods; menstrual changes; muscle wasting and weakness
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Significant Interactions:
Inhaled steroids such as Nasacort, Nasacort, and Nasacort AQ are not recommended for long-term use while you are taking prednisone (Deltasone).
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Before Using This Medicine
PregnancyˇXIn one human study, use of beclomethasone oral inhalation by pregnant women did not cause birth defects or other problems. Other studies on birth defects with beclomethasone, budesonide, de
amethasone, flunisolide, XX, mometasone or triamcinolone have not been done in humans.
In animal studies, corticosteroids taken by mouth or injection during pregnancy were shown to cause birth defe
cts. Also, too much use of corticosteroids during pregnancy, especially during the first trimester, may cause other unwanted effects in the infant, such as slower growth and reduced adrenal gland func
tion.
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What special precautions should I follow?
Before using triamcinolone,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to triamcinolone or any other drugs.
- if you have a nose infection or a fungal infection (other than on your
skin), do not use triamcinolone without talking to your doctor.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had tuberculosis (TB); liver, kidney, intestinal, or heart disease; diabetes; an under
active thyroid gland; high blood pressure; mental illness; myasthenia gravis; osteoporosis; herpes eye infection; seizures; or ulcers.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregn
ant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using triamcinolone, call your doctor.
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