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Fluticasone Propionate + Azelastine
INFORMATION ABOUT FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE + AZELASTINE
Fluticasone Propionate + Azelastine Uses
Fluticasone Propionate+Azelastine is used in the treatment of sneezing and runny nose due to allergies. It provides relief from moderate to severe persistent symptoms.
How Fluticasone Propionate + Azelastine works
Fluticasone Propionate + Azelastine is a combination of two medicines: Fluticasone Propionate and Azelastine, which relieves sneezing and runny nose caused due to allergies (allergic rhinitis). Fluticasone Propionate is a steroid which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause inflammation (swelling) and irritation in the nose. Azelastine is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing.
Common side effects of Fluticasone Propionate + Azelastine
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Taste change, Nosebleeds, Headache, Cough, Upper respiratory tract infection, Dryness in mouth, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Sinus inflammation, Stomach discomfort, Fungal infection of oropharynx, Tremors, Palpitations, Voice change
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Written By
Dr. Anuj Saini
MMST, MBBS
Reviewed By
Dr. Lalit Kanodia
MBA, MD Pharmacology
Last updated
13 Jun 2023 | 11:26 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Fluticasone Propionate + Azelastine
- The right way to use the nasal spray:
- Shake the bottle before using the medicine.
- Clean your nose thoroughly before using the medicine.
- Insert the bottle tip into one nostril and close the other nostril.
- Direct the spray towards the sides of your nostril, away from the cartilage dividing the two sides of your nose.
- Breathe out gently through your mouth and repeat the same process for the other nostril.
- Avoid deep breathing as it will cause the medication to go back to the throat and make it less effective.
- Inform your doctor if you have an infection,injury or ulceration in the inside of the nose as Fluticasone Propionate + Azelastine can increase the risk of nose bleed and ulceration.
- Do not share the bottle with anyone else so that you do not spread germs.
Frequently asked questions for Fluticasone Propionate + Azelastine
Yes, Fluticasone Propionate+Azelastine can make you feel sleepy. Avoid driving, operating machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities till you know how this medicine affects you.
Before using Fluticasone Propionate+Azelastine, make sure you clean your nose by blowing it gently. Shake the bottle and spray the medicine into your nose. You should keep your head down while using Fluticasone Propionate+Azelastine.
Keep this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.