Drug name:
Nasacort
Nasacort® is a nasal steroid that
works directly on nasal tissue to reduce swelling
and inflammation. Nasacort treats nasal itching,
runny nose, postnasal drip, nasal congestion, and
sneezing with a non-drowsy and non-habit forming
formula.
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How to use Nasacort
To get the
most benefit from Nasacort, 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 Nasacort well before using. Nasacort must reach the nasal tissue to be effective.
Therefore, blow your nose to clear the nasal passage
before using Nasacort. 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 Nasacort. 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 Nasacort 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 Nasacort
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.
Nasacort 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.
Nasacort Precautions
Nasacort 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. Nasacort 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.
Nasacort Overdose
If Nasacort 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.
Nasacort Missed dose
If you miss
Nasacort 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.
Nasacort Storage
Store Nasacort at room
temperature away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid
freezing.
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