intranasal corticosteroids Flashcards
1
Q
Fluticasone - brand name
A
Flonase
Xhance nasal spray
2
Q
Fluticasone - indication
A
anti-inflammatory
antipruritic
vasoconstrictive properties lead to relief of allergic rhinitis symptoms of rhinorrhea, sneezing, itching and congestion
3
Q
fluticasone - contraindication
A
hypersensitivity
4
Q
fluticasone - common reaction
A
headache
nasal irritation or burning
epistaxis (nose bleed)
5
Q
fluticasone - counsel
A
give proper administration technique
relief can take 1-2 week before it starts “working”
6
Q
fluticasone - alternatives
A
Mometasone (Nasonex nasal spray)
Triamcinolone (Nasacort AQ nasal spray)
