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Flunisolide
Latest prescription information about Flunisolide. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Flunisolide
Pronunciation : floo NIS oh lide
Trade Name(s):
India- Syntaris soln - benzalkonium chloride + flunisolide. International- Nasalide This medication is a corticosteroid, prescribed for asthma and allergic rhinitis. The medication arrests the release of chemicals in the body that causes inflammation. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : The recommended starting dose is 2 sprays (58 mcg) in each nostril 2 times a day (total dose 232 mcg/day). How it should be taken : It comes as a solution for inhalation. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of tuberculosis (TB), fungal or bacterial infections, liver, kidney, intestinal or heart disease, diabetes, decrease in thyroid hormone, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, mental illness, autoimmune neuromuscular disease, inflammation in joints, eye infection, epilepsy and ulcer, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * Avoid contact with your eyes. * Avoid contact with people who have infections. Side Effects : Most Common- Nasal irritation, itching, increased cough, nausea, vomiting, sore throat, nasal congestion, sneezing, nasal burning, nosebleed and nasal dryness. Respiratory- Inflammation of pharynx/sinuses and increased cough. ENT- Abnormal sense of smell. * It should be used in regular intervals. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store at 15 to 30°C. Away from light. |
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