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Fluticort is a prescription medicine that is available as a Respules. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Allergic Rhinitis. Other than this, Fluticort has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Fluticort. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Fluticort include Throat Irritation, Nausea or vomiting, Nosebleed. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Fluticort can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Fluticort are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Fluticort has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Fluticort's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Fluticort related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Fluticort have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Fluticort have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Fluticort, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Fluticort is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Fluticort safe for pregnant women?
Fluticort may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Fluticort again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Fluticort safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Fluticort on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Fluticort on the Kidneys?
Fluticort does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Fluticort on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Fluticort. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Fluticort only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Fluticort on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Fluticort. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Fluticort should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fluticort unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Fluticort habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Fluticort has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Fluticort will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Fluticort should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Fluticort cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Fluticort
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Fluticort together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fluticort
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Fluticort and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Flonase (fluticasone propionate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 231
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 355-359