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Introduction to Flutivin Nasal Spray
- It contains Fluticasone Propionate, a corticosteroid used to treat and prevent symptoms of allergic rhinitis (such as sneezing, runny nose, and nasal congestion).
- It is also used to manage other nasal symptoms associated with allergies.
Safety Advice for Flutivin Nasal Spray
- Moderate risk
- High risk
- Safe
There are no specific precautions regarding alcohol consumption.
Use with caution if you have liver disease.
There are no specific precautions for kidney disease.
Consult your doctor before using this nasal spray during pregnancy.
Consult your doctor before using this nasal spray while breastfeeding.
No Caution.
How Flutivin Nasal Spray works
Fluticasone Propionate: Reduces inflammation in the nasal passages by inhibiting the release of inflammatory substances such as histamines and other allergy-related chemicals. This helps to relieve symptoms of nasal allergies.
How To Use Flutivin Nasal Spray
- Dosage: Follow the dosage prescribed by your healthcare provider.
- Typically, the recommended dose is one or two sprays in each nostril once daily.
- Administration: Shake the bottle well before use.
- Blow your nose gently to clear the nostrils.
- Remove the cap and prime the spray by pumping a few times until a fine mist is produced (only if using for the first time or if the spray hasn’t been used for a while).
- Tilt your head slightly forward and insert the nozzle into one nostril while closing the other nostril with a finger.
- Press the pump to release a spray while breathing in gently through the nose.
- Repeat the process in the other nostril.
- Avoid blowing your nose immediately after using the spray.
- Replace the cap after use.
Special Precautions About Flutivin Nasal Spray
- Inform your doctor if you have any known allergies to Fluticasone or other corticosteroids.
- Discuss with your doctor if you have any underlying health conditions, particularly infections (such as tuberculosis), nasal ulcers, recent nasal surgery, or ocular conditions like glaucoma or cataracts.
Benefits Of Flutivin Nasal Spray
- Provides relief from symptoms of allergic rhinitis.
- Reduces nasal inflammation and congestion.
- Improves breathing and overall comfort.
- Can help reduce the size of nasal polyps.
Side Effects Of Flutivin Nasal Spray
- Nasal irritation or dryness
- Nosebleeds
- Headache
- Throat irritation
- Unpleasant taste or smell
- Rarely, a perforated nasal septum or increased intraocular pressure (glaucoma)
Similar Medicine Of Flutivin Nasal Spray
What If I Missed A Dose Of Flutivin Nasal Spray
- If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
- If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose.
- Do not double the dose to catch up.
Health And Lifestyle
Avoid known allergens and take healthy diet. Do regular exercise. Avoid allergic food. Follow doctor's prescription.
Drug Interaction
- CYP3A4 Inhibitors: ketoconazole and ritonavir
- Other Corticosteroids
- Immunosuppressants
Drug Food Interaction
Disease Explanation
Allergic rhinitis is an inflammation of the nasal passages caused by an allergic reaction to airborne substances, such as pollen, dust, or pet dander. Nasal polyps are non-cancerous growths in the lining of the nasal passages or sinuses, often associated with chronic inflammation. Non-allergic rhinitis involves nasal symptoms similar to allergic rhinitis, but without an identifiable allergen trigger.
FAQ's on Flutivin Nasal Spray
My friend developed a severe allergic reaction when she started Flutivin Nasal Spray. Could it be due to Flutivin Nasal Spray even though it is used for allergy purposes?
In very rare cases, Flutivin Nasal Spray can cause serious allergic reactions such as rash, hives, breathing difficulty, swelling of the face, throat and tongue. It may also cause low blood pressure which may further cause lightheadedness and the patient may even faint. If these symptoms occur, you should immediately contact your doctor because such allergic reactions can be life threatening.
What is fluticasone salmeterol used for?
The combination of fluticasone and salmeterol (Advair Diskus, Advair HFA, AirDuo Respiclick) is used to treat difficulty breathing, wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, and chest tightness caused by asthma.
Does long-term use of Flutivin Nasal Spray have any side effects?
Usual doses of Flutivin Nasal Spray can be tolerated by most people for long periods of time. But, few people may develop nose bleed, hole in nasal cartilage, and visual disturbances due to cataract or glaucoma if they take Flutivin Nasal Spray for a long time. Moreover, high doses also tend to increase the risk of weakening of bones (osteoporosis) and diabetes.
How much does fluticasone nasal spray cost?
About Fluticasone Propionate Generic fluticasone propionate is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower. The lowest GoodRx price for the most common version of fluticasone propionate is around $6.00, 89% off the average retail price of $54.63.
Flutivin Nasal Spray is available in various forms such as nasal spray, cream and lotion. Are they used for different purposes?
Yes, Flutivin Nasal Spray is also available in other forms and each form works for different purposes. Flutivin Nasal Spray relieves sneezing, runny, stuffy, or itchy nose, and itchy, watery eyes caused by allergies (allergy to pollen, mold, dust or pets). On the other hand, the cream and lotion form treats many kinds of inflammatory skin diseases when applied to the skin. It can also be used to relieve inflamed skin, redness and itching in several skin problems (like eczema, psoriasis, lichen planus, discoid lupus erythematosus and allergic contact skin reaction).
For how long should I take Flutivin Nasal Spray?
It is recommended that you take the nasal spray as long as you are exposed to the allergen. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
Is fluticasone used for asthma?
Inhaled fluticasone is a medicine used for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). You can take it using an inhaler (sometimes called a "puffer") which is usually brown or beige. This is called a "preventer" inhaler because it helps to prevent you from getting symptoms.
How many times a day can I use fluticasone propionate?
Fluticasone propionate: Adults—At first, 2 sprays in each nostril once a day. Some patients may need 1 spray in each nostril two times a day (morning and evening). Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed.
Does fluticasone dry out your nose?
SIDE EFFECTS OF NASAL STEROIDS Some common short-term and long-term side effects that may occur when using intranasal steroid sprays like FLONASE allergy relief nasal sprays, include: Burning. Dryness. Crusting.
How long can you use fluticasone nasal spray?
Do not use it continuously for more than 1 month without speaking to a doctor. If your symptoms get worse after reducing your dose, you may want to increase it again. If you have fluticasone nasal spray or nasal drops on prescription, your doctor will tell you how often to use it and when to change your dose.
How long does Flutivin Nasal Spray take to start working?
The time Flutivin Nasal Spray requires to start working differs from person to person. However, you may get relief within 8 hours of starting Flutivin Nasal Spray. It may even take several days before you see maximum benefits. In order to improve your symptoms faster, it is important to take the medicine regularly as it increases the efficiency.
What is thrush? Can Flutivin Nasal Spray cause thrush?
Thrush is a fungal infection of the nose and throat caused by candida. It can occur with the use of Flutivin Nasal Spray. You should thoroughly rinse your mouth after using nasal spray to avoid getting fungal infection. If you experience any redness or white colored patches in your nose or mouth, inform your doctor.
Can I take Flutivin Nasal Spray for runny nose and sneezing due to common cold?
No, Flutivin Nasal Spray is only meant for allergic rhinitis and should not be taken for common cold. Symptoms of common cold can be due to viral infection and this medicine does not cure such infections. Therefore, you may not benefit from Flutivin Nasal Spray.
Is fluticasone a bronchodilator?
Fluticasone propionate/salmeterol is a potent bronchodilator and also appears to have important effects on the frequency of exacerbations and overall quality of life for some patients with COPD.
Is fluticasone a decongestant?
Is flonase an antihistamine or decongestant? Flonase is not an antihistamine or direct decongestant.
Does fluticasone help with post nasal drip?
Nasal steroid sprays are effective at treating postnasal drip because they reduce the amount of mucus that causes coughing, sinus pressure, and sore throats. Flonase and Rhinocort are examples of nasal sprays that are used to treat allergic rhinitis, which is a recurring postnasal drip due to allergies.
Does fluticasone propionate help with sinus infection?
Our data indicate that symptoms of sinus pain and pressure and nasal congestion can be significantly reduced in patients with allergic rhinitis when treated with fluticasone propionate aqueous nasal spray, 200 mcg once daily.
How do you use Flutivin nasal spray?
Insert the bottle tip into one nostril and close the other nostril. Direct the spray towards the sides of your nostril, away from the cartilage dividing the two sides of your nose. Breathe out gently through your mouth and repeat the same process for the other nostril.
How does Flutivin Nasal Spray work?
Flutivin Nasal Spray works by decreasing the inflammation caused by allergies. It reduces inflammation by blocking the release of certain natural substances that cause allergic symptoms such as swelling, redness and pain.
My brother developed chickenpox while using Flutivin Nasal Spray. Can Flutivin Nasal Spray be responsible for chickenpox? What should be done?
Yes, it could be possible. The reason being, Flutivin Nasal Spray is a corticosteroid, which weakens the immune system of the body, making the body prone to infections such as chicken pox. You should immediately stop the medication and contact the doctor. The doctor may consider treating it with antiviral agents.
What is fluticasone nasal spray used for?
Prescription fluticasone nasal spray (Xhance) is used to treat nasal polyps (swelling of the lining of the nose). Fluticasone nasal spray should not be used to treat symptoms (e.g., sneezing, stuffy, runny, itchy nose) caused by the common cold. Fluticasone is in a class of medications called corticosteroids.
How do you use nasal spray for allergies?
Hold your nasal spray canister in one hand. Insert the canister tip into your nose, aiming the tip toward the back of your head. Use a finger to close the nostril on the side not receiving the medicine. Press down on the canister as you begin to breathe in slowly through your nose.
Is fluticasone an antihistamine?
While most people associate antihistamines with allergy relief, Flonase is not an antihistamine. Flonase belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids; specifically, it is a synthetic glucocorticoid steroid.
Does fluticasone raise blood pressure?
Fluticasone - the active ingredient in Flonase - has a strong affinity for the glucocorticoid receptor, this means it is less likely to cause salt and water retention (and therefore less likely to cause high blood pressure, low potassium levels, or high sodium levels).
How do I put in nose drops?
Hold the bottle or dropper above your nostril and gently squeeze the correct number of drops into the nostril, taking care not to touch the nose with the bottle or dropper. Keep your head tipped back for a few minutes to allow the drops to drain into the back of the nose.
Written By
Rakshita Garg
M.Pharma
Content Updated on
Friday, 13 September, 2024Prescription Required
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