What is apo fluticasone used for?

What is apo fluticasone used for?

Fluticasone is used to control the signs and symptoms of asthma that are responsive to orally inhaled corticosteroids. It is also used as a nasal spray to relieve nasal congestion in the treatment of seasonal and perennial rhinitis (runny nose) where inflammation of the lining of the nose causes it to run.

Is Apo fluticasone a steroid?

Fluticasone nasal (for the nose) is a steroid medicine that is used to treat nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose, and itchy or watery eyes caused by seasonal or year-round allergies.

What is calcitonin nasal spray used for?

Calcitonin nasal spray is used together with calcium and vitamin D to treat bone loss in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis who have been postmenopause for at least 5 years.

How long does it take for apo fluticasone to work?

It can be used to manage symptoms such as sinus pain and pressure associated with allergic rhinitis. It may take 2 to 3 days for the medication to reach its full effect. For some people the full effect will not be reached for as long as 2 weeks.

Is it safe to use fluticasone propionate every day?

After the first week you may adjust your dose to 1 to 2 sprays per nostril every day as need to control your symptoms. After 6 months of daily use, check with your doctor for continued use.

How does fluticasone improve asthma symptoms?

Fluticasone works by calming your immune system. This reduces the swelling in your lungs that makes it difficult to breathe. It also stops symptoms such as wheezing and coughing developing. It does not help to treat an asthma attack when you suddenly get coughing, wheezing and breathlessness.

Are fluticasone and Flonase the same?

Over-the-counter Flonase Allergy Relief is exactly the same as prescription Flonase — it’s the same medicine, fluticasone propionate, at the same strength and dose. The brand product Flonase is now discontinued, but generics and store brands are available.

What is Apo mometasone nasal spray?

Mometasone nasal spray is used to prevent and relieve symptoms of sneezing, runny, stuffy, or itchy nose caused by hay fever or other allergies. It is also used to treat nasal polyps (swelling of the lining of the nose).

Is Calcitonin Salmon Nasal Spray Safe?

Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: nasal sores, muscle cramps/spasms, numbness/tingling of the arms/legs. Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: seizures.

Does calcitonin help with pain?

Intranasal salmon calcitonin (ISC) has been demonstrated to decrease pain and improve the level of activity in patients with acute vertebral osteoporotic compression fractures when administered within the first 5 days of onset of pain/injury.

What are side effects of fluticasone nasal spray?

Fluticasone nasal spray may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• headache.
• dryness, stinging, burning or irritation in the nose.
• nausea.
• vomiting.
• diarrhea.
• bloody mucus in nose.
• dizziness.