Flonase (Fluticasone Propionate Nasal) - Summary

FLONASE SUMMARY

FLONASE®
(fluticasone propionate)
Nasal Spray, 50 mcg

For Intranasal Use Only. SHAKE GENTLY BEFORE USE.

Fluticasone propionate, the active component of FLONASE Nasal Spray, is a synthetic corticosteroid having the chemical name S-(fluoromethyl)6(alpha),9-difluoro-11(beta)-17-dihydroxy -16(alpha)-methyl-3-oxoandrosta-1,4-diene-17(beta)-carbothioate, 17-propionate.

FLONASE Nasal Spray is indicated for the management of the nasal symptoms of seasonal and perennial allergic and nonallergic rhinitis in adults and pediatric patients 4 years of age and older.

Safety and effectiveness of FLONASE Nasal Spray in children below 4 years of age have not been adequately established.

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FLONASE NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Media Articles Related to Flonase (Fluticasone Nasal)

fluticasone propionate nasal inhaler-spray, Flonase, Veramyst
Source: MedicineNet Nasal Allergy Medications Specialty [2008.04.14]

Chronic Rhinitis and Post-Nasal Drip
Source: MedicineNet Allergy Treatment Begins At Home Specialty [2008.07.21]

Nighttime Breathing Problems Not Necessarily Associated With Allergies
Source: Allergy News From Medical News Today [2008.12.23]

Allergies Alone Not Associated With Increased Risk Of Nighttime Breathing Problems
Source: Allergy News From Medical News Today [2008.12.16]

Allergies Not Guilty in Snoring or Sleepiness
Source: MedPage Today Allergy & Immunology [2008.12.15]

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Published Studies Related to Flonase (Fluticasone Nasal)

Fluticasone or montelukast for preschool children with asthma-like symptoms: Randomized controlled trial. [2008.10]

Effectiveness of high repeated doses of inhaled budesonide or fluticasone in controlling acute asthma exacerbations in young children. [2008.09]

Efficacy and tolerability of salmeterol/fluticasone propionate versus montelukast in childhood asthma: A prospective, randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, parallel-group study. [2008.08]

Comparison of a Combination of Tiotropium Plus Formoterol to Salmeterol Plus Fluticasone in Moderate COPD. [2008.08]

Fluticasone or montelukast for preschool children with asthma-like symptoms: Randomized controlled trial. [2008.07.02]

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Clinical Trials Related to Flonase (Fluticasone Nasal)

A 12-Month Study Comparing Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol (ADVAIR) DISKUS Combination Product 250/50mcg Twice Daily To Fluticasone Propionate (FLOVENT) DISKUS 250 Mcg Twice Daily In Symptomatic Patients With Asthma [Active, not recruiting]

A 12-Month Study Comparing Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol (ADVAIR) DISKUS Combination Product 250/50mcg BID To Fluticasone Propionate (FLOVENT) DISKUS 250 Mcg BID In Symptomatic Subjects With Asthma [Active, not recruiting]

Repeat Dose Study of Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol Versus Fluticasone Propionate + Salmeterol In Asthmatics [Completed]

Comparison of Esomeprazole to Aerosolized, Swallowed Fluticasone for Eosinophilic Esophagitis [Completed]

Comparator Study Evaluating Patient Preference Of Fluticasone Furoate Nasal Spray vs. Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray [Completed]

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FLONASE PATIENT REVIEWS / RATINGS / COMMENTS

Flonase review by care giver of 44 year old female patient
		Rating
Overall rating:
Effectiveness:		Considerably Effective
Side effects:		No Side Effects
		Treatment Info
Condition / reason:		plugged up nose related to seasonal allergies
Dosage & duration:		1 puff 2X a day (dosage frequency: through nostril) for the period of continuously
Other conditions:		asthma
Other drugs taken:		albuterol
		Reported Results
Benefits:		cleared up nose
Side effects:		none
Comments:		n/a

Flonase review by 30 year old female patient
		Rating
Overall rating:
Effectiveness:		Moderately Effective
Side effects:		Mild Side Effects
		Treatment Info
Condition / reason:		Congestion
Dosage & duration:		2 sprays each nostril (dosage frequency: twice a day) for the period of one week
Other conditions:		none
Other drugs taken:		none
		Reported Results
Benefits:		I have rhinitis almost all year long. Usually it gets worse in the cold season. I have tried many other medicines, but they either have too much side effect, or don’t work for me at all. This nasal spray clears the congestion in 10 minutes, doesn't last for the whole night, but the pretty pleasant smell make me feel good.
Side effects:		as any other drugs that suppress the immune system, I believe the fluticasone Propionate nasal spray is also make people more susceptible to infections than health individuals. But I guess if the congestion is so bad that one cannot get a quality sleep, it does more harm than the side effect of the nasal spray.
Comments:		I started using it right before last Christmas, hoping to get better before the holiday. It cleared the congestion for the a few hour after the first time I used it. I keep using it twice a day. for about five days and my nose became much less stuffy and less runny. I didn't completely treat my rhinitis, but I could sleep better. I am happy with the result.

Flonase review by 30 year old male patient
		Rating
Overall rating:
Effectiveness:		Considerably Effective
Side effects:		Mild Side Effects
		Treatment Info
Condition / reason:		sinus allergy
Dosage & duration:		2 sprays daily (dosage frequency: daily) for the period of 2 weeks
Other conditions:		None
Other drugs taken:		None
		Reported Results
Benefits:		Relief for my nasal clogging and breaht normally. Works great!
Side effects:		I've experienced no side effects, although there was some mild headache during the first day of use- this could have been due to other reasons.
Comments:		Moved to a new area with a lot of trees / greenry and experiecing temporary allergies while there. got prescribed flonase with dosage described above, and felt much better.