NASACORT DRUG INFO
IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to
supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your
physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be
construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or
effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this
drug.
TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE - NASAL (try-am-SIN-oh-lone
uh-SET-oh-nide)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S):
Nasacort
USES: This is a nasal steroid that works directly
on nasal tissue to reduce swelling and inflammation. It is used to treat
nasal itching, runny nose, postnasal drip, nasal congestion and sneezing
associated with allergic rhinitis.
HOW TO USE: To get the
most benefit from this medication, make sure you understand how to use the
nasal spray properly. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to demonstrate the
correct way to use a nasal spray. Shake well before using. The medication
must reach the nasal tissue to be effective. Therefore, blow your nose to
clear the nasal passage before using the medication. If passages are
blocked, a nasal decongestant may be used first (for a maximum of 3 to 5
days) to open the passages allowing proper penetration of the medication.
Be sure to aim spray away from the middle of the nose, that is, away from
the nasal septum and toward the inflamed areas inside the nasal passages.
Use this medication exactly as prescribed. It must be used routinely to be
effective. Do not increase your dose or use this more frequently than
directed without your doctor's approval. It may take a few days before the
benefits of the medication are noticed. If after 2 to 3 weeks no
improvement in symptoms is noticed, consult your doctor. Use this
medication with caution if sores or injuries are present in the nasal
passages.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication 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.
PRECAUTIONS: This medication should be used with
caution if the following medical conditions exist: glaucoma, herpes-type
infection of the eye, infection, recent nasal surgery or existing nasal
sores, liver disease, tuberculosis, underactive thyroid, allergies to
corticosteroids. Though very unlikely, it is possible this medication will
be absorbed into your bloodstream. This may have undesirable consequences
that may require additional corticosteroid treatment. This is especially
true for children and for those who have used this for an extended period
if they also have serious medical problems such as serious infections,
injuries or surgeries. This precaution applies for up to one year after
stopping use of this drug. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more
details. Caution is advised in children as this drug may affect growth
patterns. Consult child's doctor. This medication should be used only when
clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your
doctor. It is unknown if this form of triamcinolone is excreted into
breast milk. Other dosage forms of triamcinolone are excreted into breast
milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG
INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription
medication you use, especially of: other nasal products. Do not start or
stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist
approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your
local poison control center or emergency room
immediately.
NOTES: If no improvement in your symptoms is
noted after 3 weeks of using this medication, notify your doctor. Another
medication may be needed or the dose may need adjusting. Inform all your
doctors you use, or have used, this medication. Watering or itching eyes
often associated with allergies are not significantly relieved by this
medication. Each canister contains approximately 100-120
sprays.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, 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.
STORAGE: Store at room
temperature away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid freezing.
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