Summer BanksFlunisolide (Inhalation)
November 12th 2006 04:27
Flunisolide (Inhalation) :
Flunisolide (inhalation) belongs to a group of drugs called inhalation corticosteroids, which are cortisonelike medicines. They are used to help prevent the symptoms of asthma. When used regularly every day, inhalation corticosteroids decrease the number and severity of asthma attacks. However, they will not relieve an asthma attack that has already started. This drug works by preventing certain cells in the lungs and breathing passages from releasing substances that cause asthma symptoms.
Treatment :
Flunisolide should be packaged with an instruction sheet. Read the directions carefully before using this medication. You may wish to consult your doctor or pharmacist about the proper administration of this drug. The container should be shaken well just before each use. The contents tend to settle on the bottom, so it is necessary to shake the bottle in order to distribute the ingredients evenly and equalize the doses. If more than one inhalation is necessary, wait at least a full minute between doses, in order to receive the full benefit of the first dose.
Side Effects :
Minor: Cough, dry mouth, hoarseness or other voice changes, sore throat, or unpleasant taste. These side effects should diminish or disappear as your body adjusts to the medication.
Chew sugarless gum or suck on ice chips or a piece of hard candy to relieve mouth or throat dryness.
To prevent dryness, irritation, or infection of the mouth and throat, rinse your mouth or gargle with water after each dose of this medication. DO NOT SWALLOW the water after rinsing your mouth.
Major: Tell your doctor about any side effects that are persistent or particularly bothersome. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about behavior changes; creamy, curdlike patches in the mouth or throat and/or pain when eating or swallowing; difficulty breathing; mental depression; nervousness; pain or burning in the chest; restlessness; tightness in the chest; or wheezing.
Interactions :
Flunisolide should not interact with other medications when used according to directions. Before starting to take this medication, BE SURE TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about any medications you are taking.
Warnings :
Tell your doctor about unusual or allergic reactions you have had to any cortisonelike medications, especially to this medication.
Be sure to tell your doctor if you have ever had bone disease of any sort (including osteoporosis), diabetes mellitus, emotional instability, glaucoma, fungal infections, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, myasthenia gravis, ulcerative colitis, peptic ulcers, kidney disease, liver disease, or tuberculosis.
Before having surgery or other medical or dental treatment, tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking this medication. Depending on how long you have been taking this medication, you may need to receive higher doses if you are exposed to stress, such as serious infections, injury, or surgery. Discuss this with your doctor or dentist.
Flunisolide (inhalation) belongs to a group of drugs called inhalation corticosteroids, which are cortisonelike medicines. They are used to help prevent the symptoms of asthma. When used regularly every day, inhalation corticosteroids decrease the number and severity of asthma attacks. However, they will not relieve an asthma attack that has already started. This drug works by preventing certain cells in the lungs and breathing passages from releasing substances that cause asthma symptoms.
Treatment :
Flunisolide should be packaged with an instruction sheet. Read the directions carefully before using this medication. You may wish to consult your doctor or pharmacist about the proper administration of this drug. The container should be shaken well just before each use. The contents tend to settle on the bottom, so it is necessary to shake the bottle in order to distribute the ingredients evenly and equalize the doses. If more than one inhalation is necessary, wait at least a full minute between doses, in order to receive the full benefit of the first dose.
Side Effects :
Minor: Cough, dry mouth, hoarseness or other voice changes, sore throat, or unpleasant taste. These side effects should diminish or disappear as your body adjusts to the medication.
Chew sugarless gum or suck on ice chips or a piece of hard candy to relieve mouth or throat dryness.
To prevent dryness, irritation, or infection of the mouth and throat, rinse your mouth or gargle with water after each dose of this medication. DO NOT SWALLOW the water after rinsing your mouth.
Major: Tell your doctor about any side effects that are persistent or particularly bothersome. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about behavior changes; creamy, curdlike patches in the mouth or throat and/or pain when eating or swallowing; difficulty breathing; mental depression; nervousness; pain or burning in the chest; restlessness; tightness in the chest; or wheezing.
Interactions :
Flunisolide should not interact with other medications when used according to directions. Before starting to take this medication, BE SURE TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about any medications you are taking.
Warnings :
Tell your doctor about unusual or allergic reactions you have had to any cortisonelike medications, especially to this medication.
Be sure to tell your doctor if you have ever had bone disease of any sort (including osteoporosis), diabetes mellitus, emotional instability, glaucoma, fungal infections, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, myasthenia gravis, ulcerative colitis, peptic ulcers, kidney disease, liver disease, or tuberculosis.
Before having surgery or other medical or dental treatment, tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking this medication. Depending on how long you have been taking this medication, you may need to receive higher doses if you are exposed to stress, such as serious infections, injury, or surgery. Discuss this with your doctor or dentist.
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