Avaspray27.5mcg/Spray
Nasal Spray
Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | No interaction found/established |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Avaspray may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developin... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Avaspray is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
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| Driving | No interaction found/established |
| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
Avaspray is a steroid. It relieves the symptoms of allergic rhinitis such as runny nose, sneezing and sinus discomfort. It works by blocking the product... View More
Uses of Avaspray
- Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies
Side effects of Avaspray
- Nosebleeds
- Headache
- Nasal inflammation
How to use Avaspray
Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Insert the bottle tip into one nostril ... View More
How Avaspray works
Avaspray is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) a... View More
- The right way to use the nasal spray:
- Avoid deep breathing as it will cause medication to go back to the throat and make it less effective.
- Do not share the bottle with anyone else so that you do not spread germs.
- Avaspray should be avoided in patients with recent nasal ulcers, nasal surgery, or nasal trauma.
Indication
Allergic rhinitis
Adult Dose
Nasal Allergic rhinitis Adult: As fluticasone furoate spray: 2 sprays (55 mcg) into each nostril once daily, may reduce to 1 spray (27.5 mcg) into eac... View More
Child Dose
Nasal Allergic rhinitis (Seasonal/Perennial) Child: 2-11 yr: 1 spray in each nostril once a day, may be increased to 2 sprays (55 mcg) into each nostr... View More
Contraindication
Fluticasone Furoate nasal spray is contraindicated in patients with a hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients.
Mode of Action
Fluticasone Furoate is a synthetic, trifluorinated corticosteroid that provides anti-inflammatory activity. It binds to glucocorticoid receptor and inhi... View More
Precaution
Rarely, immediate hypersensitivity reactions or contact dermatitis may occur after the administration of Fluticasone Furoate nasal spray. Rare instances... View More
Side Effect
>10% Headache (17%),URI (15%) 1-10% Nasal congestion (8%),Pharyngitis (6-8%),Asthma symptoms (3-7%),Fever (1-5%),Dysphonia (4%),Cough (3-4%),Nasal ... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Available data on inhaled or intranasal fluticasone propionate use in pregnant women have not reported a clear association with adverse devel... View More
Interaction
May lead to increased plasma concentrations of fluticasone when used with CYP4503A4 inhibitors such as ritonavir.
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