Fluticasone propionate nasal spray for allergic rhinitis
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Fluticasone propionate, a new nasal spray to relieve runny nose and stuffiness due to allergies, appears to provide good relief. It has been approved for use in adults and children over age 12 by the US Food and Drug Administration. Fluticasone propionate is a corticosteroid sold under the name Flonase. Several trials comparing fluticasone with placebo spray found fluticasone to be effective. Trials comparing it with other nasal spray medications have found it to be as effective or more effective than beclomethasone, terfenadine (Seldane), loratadine (Claritin), astemizole (Hismanal), or cromolyn. Fluticasone appears to have little irritating effect on nasal membranes, and blood levels are usually undetectable.
Publication Name: Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0025-732X
Year: 1995
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Fluticasone propionate for chronic asthma
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The FDA approved the corticosteroid fluticasone propionate (Flovent) for the treatment of asthma. The inhaled medication comes in three different dosages, improves lung function, and reduces asthmatic symptoms. Fluticasone propionate is at least as effective for mild to severe asthma as other anti-asthmatic drugs. The manufacturer recommends mouth rinses to counteract possible side effects, such as oral candidiasis and hoarseness. The long-term safety of fluticasone propionate is not yet determined.
Publication Name: Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0025-732X
Year: 1996
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Azelastine nasal spray for allergic rhinitis
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The drug azelastine hydrochloride is available as a nasal spray under the trade name Astelin. It is a histamine blocker and is used to treat hay-fever. When used twice a day, the drug substantially reduces symptoms. A bitter taste, nasal burning, nosebleed, sore throat and dry mouth are some of the side effects reported by some patients. Pregnant women should avoid using it, since extremely high doses cause birth defects in mice.
Publication Name: Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0025-732X
Year: 1997
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