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Flovent, Flovent Rotadisk, Flovent Disku, Flixotide
Flovent, Flovent Rotadisk, Flovent Disku, Flixotide Uses:
The Flovent, Flovent Rotadisk, and Flovent Diskus oral inhalers are used to prevent flare-ups of asthma. (They will not, however, relieve an acute attack.) They sometimes serve as a replacement for the steroid tablets that many people take to control asthma.
Flovent, Flovent Rotadisk, Flovent Disku, Flixotide Dosage:
Adults :The usual starting dose is 2 sprays in each nostril once daily. (Some doctors may prescribe 1 spray in each nostril every 12 hours.) Once your symptoms are under control, your doctor may reduce the dose to 1 spray in each nostril once daily.
Flovent, Flovent Rotadisk, Flovent Disku, Flixotide Contraindications :
If you have ever had an allergic reaction to Flonase or similar steroid inhalants such as Flovent, you should not take this medication.
Flovent is not to be used to treat status asthmaticus or acute asthma attacks.
Flovent, Flovent Rotadisk, Flovent Disku, Flixotide Side Effects:
Side effects may include : Abdominal pain, aches and pains, agitation, aggression, back problems, bad taste in mouth, brittle bones, bronchitis, bruising, cataracts, congestion, cough, depression, diarrhea, dizziness, dry mouth, dry nose, eye problems, facial changes, fever, flu, headache, hives, hoarseness, indigestion, itching, loss of speech, mouth infection or swelling, nasal congestion, nasal irritation or burning, nasal sores, nausea, nosebleeds, rash, respiratory tract infection, runny nose, shortness of breath, sinus problems, sneezing, sore or irritated throat, stunted growth, swelling of the face and tongue, vomiting, weight gain, wheezing, worsening of asthma
Flovent, Flovent Rotadisk, Flovent Disku, Flixotide Overdose:
Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you habitually use too much fluticasone, you run the risk of developing Cushing's syndrome (see "Special warnings about this medication").
Flovent, Flovent Rotadisk, Flovent Disku, Flixotide Missed dose:
Take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take 2 doses Flovent, Flovent Rotadisk, Flovent Disku at once.
Flovent, Flovent Rotadisk, Flovent Disku, Flixotide Storage:
Flovent inhalation aerosol may be stored at room temperature away from sunlight, or in the refrigerator.
Flovent Rotadisk inhalation powder should be stored at room temperature in a dry place. Use the Rotadisk blisters within 2 months after opening the foil overwrap or before the expiration date, whichever comes first. Do not puncture the blisters until you are ready to use them in the Diskhaler.
Flovent, Flovent Rotadisk, Flovent Disku, Flixotide More information: Flovent
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