What is Fluticasone used for?

This medication is a synthetic glucocorticoid, prescribed for preventing asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It reduces inflammatory reactions in the airways. Topical: Topical preparation is used for certain types of skin conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema and psoriasis.

How does Fluticasone work?

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What are the side effects of Fluticasone?

Inhaler Most Common - Headache, inflammation of pharynx, nosebleed, nose burning/irritation, nausea/vomiting and cough. General - Hypersensitivity reactions including skin rash, edema of the face and tongue, itching, hives, asthma, wheezing and difficulty in breathing. Eye and ENT - Dryness, irritation, blurred vision, increased eye pressure and cataract. Loss of sense of taste and smell, rarely, nose ulcer, sore throat, throat irritation, dryness, cough, hoarseness a

Can Fluticasone be used during pregnancy?

• Inhaler • Caution should be exercised in patients with history of tuberculosis, cataract, increased eye pressure, infections, kidney or liver disease, diarrhea, who are taking other medications, any allergy, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. • Always keep the inhaler hand in hand. • It may cause loss of blood electrolytes, infection, due to change from oral steroids to inhaler. If you experience with any of the above symptoms, consult with your doctor immediate

What precautions should be taken with Fluticasone?

• Inhaler • Caution should be exercised in patients with history of tuberculosis, cataract, increased eye pressure, infections, kidney or liver disease, diarrhea, who are taking other medications, any allergy, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. • Always keep the inhaler hand in hand. • It may cause loss of blood electrolytes, infection, due to change from oral steroids to inhaler. If you experience with any of the above symptoms, consult with your doctor immediate

Who manufactures Fluticasone?

Ворлд Медисине Европа ЕООД, (BG)

What ATC class does Fluticasone belong to?

Fluticasone: ATC R03AK 6. ATC is the WHO Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification — it groups drugs by organ system and pharmacological mechanism.