Fluticasone furoate is a prescription medication used to prevent symptoms of asthma. Fluticasone furoate can also treat the symptoms of allergic and non-allergic rhinitis.
Fluticasone furoate is in a class of medications called corticosteroids. It works by decreasing swelling and irritation in the airways to allow for easier breathing.
Major & minor side effects for Fluticasone furoate
- White patches in the mouth or on the tongue
- Bone pain
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Stomach pain
- Nausea and vomiting
- Sore throat
- Headache
- Cough
- Unusual tiredness and weakness
- Blurred vision
- Bloody nose
- Burning, itching, and irritation of the skin
- Skin Rash
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary.
This medicine may cause growth retardation in some children.
This medicine may cause blurred vision or other visual disturbances in some patients.
This medicine may cause nosebleeds and nasal ulcerations in some patients.
Patients using this medicine for extended periods of time should be examined for candida infection or any other signs of adverse effects on the nasal and oral mucosa.
The nasal spray form of this medicine is not recommended for use in patients who have experienced recent nasal trauma, nasal septal ulcers, nasal surgery, etc.