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Flonase® (Fluticasone Propionate) patient handout

• Flonase (Fluticasone Propionate) is used to treat : seasonal and perennial allergic rhintis; allergic rhinitis and other chronic nasal inflammatory conditions, including nasal polyps.

• Flonase is potent, locally acting anti-inflammatory and immune modifier.
• Therapeutic effects of Flonase : decrease in symptoms of allergic rhinitis.

• Absorption Absorption describes the process that follows drug administration and its subsequent delivery to systemic circulation. : less than 2% absorbed; action of all agents in primarily local following nasal use; systemic absorption is minimal at recommended doses.
• Distribution Drug's distribution in body tissues and fluids. : small portions of corticosteroids administered nasally are swallowed.All agents cross the placenta and enter breast milk in small amounts.
• Metabolism and excretion Important in determining dosage regimens and intervals for persons with hepatic or impaired renal function. : following absorption from nasal mucosa, corticosteriods are rapidly and extensively metabolized by the liver.
• Half life The half-life of a drug is the amount of time it takes the drug level to decrease by 50% and roughly correlates with the duration of action. : 3 hours

• Flonase is contraindicated in : some products contain flurocarbon propellants (CFC), alcohol, propylene, or polyethylene glycol and should be avoided in persons with known hypersensitivity or intolerance.
• Use Flonase cautiously in : active untreated infections, persons with diabetes or glaucoma, persons with underlying immunosuppression (due to disease or concurrent therapy), systemic corticosteriod therapy (should not be abruptly discontinued when intranasal therapy is started), recent nasal trauma or surgery (wound healing may be impaired by nasal corticosteroids), pregnancy or lactation (safety not established yet; prolonged or high-dose therapy may lead to complications).

• Flonase adverse reactions and side effects can be : headache, dizziness, fever, migraine, nervousness, blood in nasal mucus, cataracts, dry eye, eye irritation, rhinitis, sinusitis, abdominal discomfort, oral candidiasis, diarrhea, mouth irritation, nausea, viral gastroenteritis, vomiting, upper respiratory tract infection, urticaria, dermatitis, viral infections.

• After the desired clinical effect has been obtained, attempts should be made to decrease dose to lowest amount.Gradually decrease dose every 2-4 weeks as long as desired effect is maintained.If symptoms return, dose may briefly return to starting dose.
• Intranasal : Persons also using a topical decongestant should take decongestant 5-15 minutes before corticosteroid nasal spray.If you're unable to breathe freely through nasal passages, blow nose gently in advance of medication administration.

• Take Flonase as directed.If a dose is missed, take as soon as remembered unless almost time for next dose.
• Don't exceed maximal daily dose of 4 sprays/nostril.
• Most nasal spray include directions with pictures.Read patient informations sheet prior to use.Shake Flonase well before use.Temporary nasal stinging may occur.
• Store canister with valve downward.Canister should not be stored in cold areas or in high humidity and should be used within 6 months of opening aluminum pouch.
• Notfiy health care professional if symptoms do not improve within 1 month or if nasal discharge becomes purulent.
• Clear nasal passages before use.
• Follow manufacturer's recommendations for use and cleaning.
• Avoid smoking, smoke-filled rooms while Flonase therapy.