Fluticasone Proprionate [Flonase NS]

Question 1

What is the drug class for Fluticasone Proprionate [Flonase NS]?

Answer 1

Nasal Spray: Steroid

Question 2

What is the MOA for Fluticasone Proprionate [Flonase NS]?

Answer 2

Anti-inflammatory with vasoconstrictor activity

Question 3

What are the indications for Fluticasone Proprionate [Flonase NS]?

Answer 3

Rhinitis (Allergic, Occupational, Atrophic +/-; Vasomotor +/- )

Question 4

What are the common side effects/ADRs for Fluticasone Proprionate [Flonase NS]?

Answer 4

Burning, irritation, dryness, headache, epistaxis; nasal septal perforation (long term use), epistaxis

Question 5

What are the contraindications for Fluticasone Proprionate [Flonase NS]?

Answer 5

Hypersensitivity, recurring epistaxis, glaucoma, cataracts

Question 6

What are the common drug interactions for Fluticasone Proprionate [Flonase NS]?

Answer 6

None used as NS

Question 7

How should you monitor Fluticasone Proprionate [Flonase NS]?

Answer 7

epistaxis

Question 8

Additional comments regarding Fluticasone Proprionate [Flonase NS]?

Answer 8

No more than 1-2% systemic bioavailability; very weak HPA suppression effect; dose once or twice daily; frequently delayed impact 7-14 days; Note: also available as Flovent for asthma