Flonase

Flanose, an inflammable nasal corticosteroid medication is used to treat Nasal Blockage and infection. It also controls nasal allergies symptoms.

Ingredients:

The active ingredient in Flonase is Fluticasone Propionate, an artificial corticosteroid having chemical name S-(fluoromethyl) 6a, 9-difluoro-11ß-17-dihydroxy-16a-methyl-3-oxoandrosta- 1, 4-diene-17ß-carbothioate, and 17-propionate. In addition to Micro fine Fluticasone Propionate, Flonase also contains Microcrystalline Cellulose and Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, Polysorbate 80, Dextrose, 0.02% w/w Benzalkonium Chloride, and 0.25% w/w Phenylethyl Alcohol.

Chemistry:

Fluticasone Propionate is a white or off-white powder. Its molecular weight is 500.6, and empirical formula: C25H31F3O5S. Fluticasone propionate is insoluble in water but is well soluble in Dimethyl Sulfoxide and Dimethylformamide, and partially soluble in 95%
Ethanol and Methanol.

Dosage:

Flonase is available in an aqueous suspension of 50 mcg (Microfine Fluticasone Propionate) spray form. It puts effects on the nasal mucosa and applied through an atomizing spray pump.

This nasal pump should be primed and actuated about five or six times before using the pump the first time or if it is used after a week or more time.

Once the pump is operational, it delivers about 50 mcg of Fluticasone Propionate per 100 mg of the medication. Also, every 16-g Flonase Nasal Spray bottle delivers a total of 120 metered sprays. Around after 120 metered sprays, the pump should be discarded because of the Fluticasone Propionate sprayed is out of correct proportion.

For better results, you are advised to use Flonase twice a day in each nostril. Do
not use its excess quantity than twice unless your doctor advises you.

For some users, there may be no immediate relief but if it continues then a doctor should be consulted.

Side Effects of Flonase:

Some nominal side effects occasionally experienced are:

1. Nose Bleeding
2. Nasal burning
3. Irritation
4. Blood in nasal mucus

However there are some uncommon side effects experienced are as under:

1. Headache
2. Sneezing
3. Runny Nose
4. Nasal Dryness
5. Congestion
6. Stomach Upset

Some side effects unlikely to occur are as under:

1. Vision problems,
2. Headache
3. Increased thirst or urination,
4. Unusual weakness,
5. Weight loss,
6. Nausea and dizziness

If any of above side effects is experienced then you should visit your doctor immediately.

Functions:

Flanose reduces swelling nasal passages and helps to curtail symptoms like runny nose, postnasal drip, itching, nasal congestion, and sneezing. It is also used to treat rhinitis.

Usage:

It is recommended to seek a doctor’s advice on how to use the Flonase pump and adapter. It is also recommended that you pump the spray a few times before actually using it first time. Also, it should be well shaken before use.

Long term usage of nasal steroids may cause of fungal infections in the nose or
throat. In such situation, visit your doctor immediately. The medication may
be discontinued while the infection is treated. In case you miss out a dose, you should go one wit the next dose. In any case do not “double” the dose.

List of Medication

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