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Fluticasone Furoate Nitto

Fluticasone Furoate Nitto

fluticasone

Manufacturer:

Nitto Medic

Distributor:

Primal
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Fluticasone furoate
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult & adolescent ≥12 yr 2 sprays in each nostril once daily. Childn 2-11 yr 1 spray in each nostril once daily.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Patients w/ infections for which no effective antibacterial drugs exist, or deep mycoses.
Special Precautions
Co-administer antihistamine or systemic steroid over the short term in cases where nasal symptoms worsen during treatment w/ fluticasone furoate, & gradually reduce dose of co-administered drug when symptoms improve. Reduce dose when symptomatic improvement is maintained in cases of long-term use in patients w/ perennial allergic rhinitis. Risk of systemic effects (including Cushing's syndrome, cushingoid features, adrenocortical suppression, growth retardation in childn, decreased bone density, cataract, glaucoma, & central serous chorioretinopathy), particularly in the event of long-term or high-dose administration. Caution in patients w/ nose & throat infections (excluding infections for which no effective antibacterial drugs exist, or deep mycoses); w/ recurrent epistaxis; w/ severe hypertrophic rhinitis or nasal polyps; on long-term or high-dose systemic steroid therapy. Effect against nasal congestion may be masked in patients who are taking antihypertensives (eg, reserpine & α-methyldopa). Administer in pregnant women & women who may be pregnant only when therapeutic benefits outweigh risks. Consider whether to continue or discontinue breastfeeding w/ benefits of treatment & benefits of breastfeeding in mind. No clinical studies have been conducted in low-birth-wt babies, newborns, babies, or infants <2 yr. Carefully administer in the elderly.
Adverse Reactions
Anaphylactic reaction. Epistaxis, nasal symptoms (irritation, pain, dry sensation); decreased blood cortisol, increased WBC count.
Drug Interactions
Increased blood conc w/ CYP3A4 inhibitors eg, ritonavir.
MIMS Class
Nasal Decongestants & Other Nasal Preparations
ATC Classification
R01AD12 - fluticasone furoate ; Belongs to the class of topical corticosteroids used for prophylaxis and treatment of allergic rhinitis.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Fluticasone Furoate Nitto nasal spray 27.5 mcg/spray
Packing/Price
(120 sprays) 10 g x 1's
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