DRUG INFORMATION - NASACORT AQ
Nasacort AQ Uses
Nasacort is FDA approved for the treatment of the
nasal symptoms of seasonal and year round allergies
such as nasal congestion, itchy runny nose, and
sneezing. Nasacort Nasal Spray is an unscented,
thixotropic, water-based metered-dose pump spray
formulation unit containing a microcrystalline
suspension of triamcinolone acetonide in an aqueous
medium.
How Taken
Nasacort Nasal Spray comes as a solution to
inhale through the nose. It usually is inhaled one
to four times a day at evenly spaced intervals.
Before using triamcinolone, gently blow your nose to
clear your nasal passages. Avoid blowing your nose
for 15 minutes after inhaling the prescribed dose.
Warnings/Precautions
Before using this medication, tell your doctor if
you have a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection of
any kind. The absorption of this drug into the
system can inhibit the body's ability to fight off
infections. You may not be able to use Nasacort
Nasal Spray if you have an infection. Nasacort Nasal
Spray is in the FDA pregnancy C. This means that it
is not known whether Nasacort Nasal Spray will be
harmful to an unborn baby. Do not use this
medication without first talking to your doctor if
you are pregnant or could become pregnant during
treatment. It is not known whether Nasacort Nasal
Spray passes into breast milk. Do not use Nasacort
Nasal Spray without first talking to your doctor if
you are breast-feeding a baby. Nasacort Nasal Spray
is not approved for children use younger than 12
years of age.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Nasacort, use it as soon as
remembered; do not use if it is almost time for the
next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume
your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the
dose to catch up.
Possible Side Effects
Nasacort may cause irritation, stinging, burning,
or dryness of the nasal passages. Sneezing,
nosebleed, headache, lightheadedness, loss of taste,
throat irritation or nausea may also occur. If these
effects continue or become bothersome, inform your
doctor. Unlikely but report promptly: persistent
nose or throat irritation/soreness, white patchy
areas. Very unlikely but report promptly: broken or
damaged nasal membranes, unusual weakness, weight
loss, nausea/vomiting, fainting, dizziness, vision
changes. If you notice other effects not listed
above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Storage
Store at Controlled Room Temperature, 20 to 25°C
(68 to 77°F) away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid
freezing. Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose
An overdose of this medication is not likely to
occur. If you do think that an overdose has
occurred, call an emergency room or poison control
left for advice.
More Information
Avoid items or activities that are known
allergens to you. Clean areas where dust or pet fur
may aggravate your condition. Avoid exposing
yourself to known sources of infection. Stay away
from people with chicken pox, measles, or any other
type of infection. Your immune system may not be
strong enough to fight off an infection while using
Nasacort.
Disclaimer
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purposes only, it is not intended that this
information covers all uses, directions, drug
interactions, precautions, or adverse effects of
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