Flonase: Side Effects and Interactions

Common Side Effects of Flonase

Common side effects of Flonase may include minor nosebleed, burning or itching in your nose, cough, headache, back pain, sore throat, and nausea․ Always consult your doctor for medical advice․

Overview of Flonase Side Effects

Flonase, a corticosteroid, is used to manage nasal symptoms of allergies in adults and children․ Common side effects may include headache, nasal irritation, sore throat, nosebleeds, nausea, vomiting, and cough․ Serious side effects such as thrush and vision problems are possible․ Additionally, interactions with drugs like ritonavir and ketoconazole can affect Flonase’s effectiveness․ It is crucial to consult a healthcare professional for guidance on proper usage and potential side effects․

Serious Side Effects of Flonase

Serious side effects of Flonase may include nose problems, eye problems like glaucoma and cataracts, serious allergic reactions, weakened immune system, and lowered steroid hormone levels like adrenal insufficiency․ Always seek medical assistance if you experience any of these symptoms․

Flonase may cause serious allergic reactions, weakening of the immune system leading to an increased risk of infections, and lowered steroid hormone levels like adrenal insufficiency․ These side effects may impact the body’s response to infections and mask the symptoms of infection, potentially leading to secondary infections․

Allergic Reactions and Immunosuppression

Flonase may cause serious allergic reactions, weakened immune system leading to an increased risk of infections, and lowered steroid hormone levels like adrenal insufficiency․ It can mask the symptoms of infection, potentially leading to secondary infections;

Drug Interactions with Flonase

Flonase interacts with medications like ritonavir and ketoconazole, which can increase blood concentrations of Flonase, potentially leading to more pronounced side effects․ Other drugs affecting the removal of fluticasone include azole antifungals and HIV protease inhibitors․ Always consult a healthcare provider before using Flonase with other medications․

Adverse Reactions and Clinical Trials

FLONASE Nasal Spray may cause serious side effects, including nose problems, eye problems like glaucoma and cataracts, serious allergic reactions, weakened immune system, and lowered steroid hormone levels such as adrenal insufficiency․ During clinical trials, adverse reactions were primarily associated with nasal mucous membrane irritation․

Safety Data from Placebo-Controlled Trials

In placebo-controlled clinical trials, over 3,300 subjects received intranasal fluticasone propionate for allergic and nonallergic rhinitis․ Adverse reactions were primarily nasal mucous membrane irritation․ Less than 2% of subjects discontinued due to adverse reactions, with similar rates for placebo and active comparators․ Adverse reactions were reported with the same frequency by subjects on placebo․

Proper Usage and Storage of Flonase

When using FLONASE Nasal Spray, prime it before the first use or after a period of non-use by releasing 6 sprays into the air away from the face․ Shake gently before each use and administer by spraying into each nostril daily․ It may take several days for full effects to be seen․ Store FLONASE Nasal Spray between 39-86°F and follow recommended dosages based on age and symptoms․