Fluticasone

Fluticasone is used to treat allergic rhinitis. When this drug is used along with other combination in the form of cream, it is used to treat atopic dermatitis, nummular dermatitis (discoid eczemas), prurigo nodularis, psoriasis, etc.

If used as inhalational, Fluticasone is prescribed as a maintenance treatment of asthma as prophylactic therapy. It is also indicated for patients requiring oral corticosteroid therapy for asthma to assist in total discontinuation or reduction of the total oral dose. Fluticasone is NOT indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm.

When applied topically, it provides relief from inflammation and pruritus associated with corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses [medium potency topical corticosteroid].

If you are using this medicine after buying it over the counter, follow the instructions on the package before using this medicine. If you have been prescribed this medicine by your doctor, do as directed. The usual recommended dose is once or twice a day. You are advised to avoid overdosing on this drug.

Possible side effects are nausea, headache, hypersensitivity, urticaria etc. Women who are breastfeeding or pregnant must consult a doctor before using this drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Asthma

• Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis

• Perennial Allergic Rhinitis

• Pruritus

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Hypersensitivity

• Bacterial Infections

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Headache

• Pharyngitis

• Nasal Congestion

• Sinusitis

• Acne

• Hypopigmentation

• Allergic Dermatitis

• Itching

• Dry Skin

• Cushing's Syndrome

• Irritation

• Churg-Strauss Syndrome

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Women who are pregnant must consult the doctor before using this drug.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Please consult doctor before consuming the drug, if you are a breastfeeding women.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Fluticasone as ingredient

• Seretide 25Mcg/125Mcg Evohaler

  Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Freeair 0.055% Nasal Spray

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Combinase Ft Nasal Spray

  Zydus Cadila

• Esiflo 250 Transcaps

  Lupin Ltd

• Quikhale Sf 50 Mcg/250 Mcg Capsule

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Flublock 27.5Mcg Nasal Spray

  Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Ezicas 50Mcg Nasal Spray

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Combihale Ff 250 Inhaler

  Dr Reddy s Laboratories Ltd

• Formosone 6Mcg/250Mcg Inhaler

  Zydus Cadila

• Peakhale Sf 50 Mcg/100 Mcg Respicap

  Micro Labs Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Fluticasone is a synthetic corticosteroid which binds to the glucocorticoid receptor with high affinity. It is also thought to inhibit cytosolic phospholipase A2, which controls the biosynthesis of potent inflammation mediators like prostaglandins and leukotrienes, thereby reducing inflammation.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  This drug interacts with glucocorticoid, ritonavir, cobicistat-containing products, etc.

• Interaction with Disease

  Do not use this drug, if you suffer from cataract, glaucoma, Cushing's syndrome, etc.

• Ques : What is Fluticasone?

  Ans : Fluticasone has antiallergic, anti-inflammatory, and antipruritic effects on the body. It is generally available as two esters: fluticasone furoate and fluticasone propionate.

• Ques : What are the uses of Fluticasone?

  Ans : It is used to treat atopic dermatitis, nummular dermatitis (discoid eczemas), prurigo nodularis, psoriasis, etc.

• Ques : How many forms of Fluticasone are available?

  Ans : This drug is available as inhalers, nasal, sprays, and topical as a treatment to various inflammatory indicators and pruritic dermatoses.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Fluticasone before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 1 day to 1 week. Please consult your doctor for the time period you need to use this medication.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Fluticasone?

  Ans : This medication is generally used once or twice a day. It is advised to consult your doctor before usage, as the frequency also depends on the patient's condition.

• Ques : Should I use Fluticasone empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : The salts involved in this medication react properly if it is taken after having food. If you take it on an empty stomach, it might upset the stomach. Please consult the doctor before using it.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Fluticasone?

  Ans : It should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.

• Ques : Should Fluticasone be consumed by pregnant and breastfeeding women?

  Ans : No, this medication shouldn’t be consumed unless absolutely necessary, all the risks should be discussed with the doctor first before utilization.

• Ques : Does Fluticasone cause hypersensitive reactions?

  Ans : A patient may experience fever, weakness, dizziness, tiredness, dryness, nausea, headache.

• Ques : What are the special dietary instructions to follow with Fluticasone?

  Ans : There are no special dietary instructions to follow with this drug unless the doctor tells you otherwise, patients can continue following their regular diet.

• Ques : Should Fluticasone be consumed with alcohol?

  Ans : Its interaction with Fluticasone is unknown, hence, as a precaution, it shouldn’t be consumed with alcohol.

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  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/fluticasone%20propionate

• Fluticasone Propionate-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 17 June 2022].Available from:

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• FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE spray,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 17 June 2022].Available from:

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