What is Fluticasone Propionate?

Fluticasone Propionate – Fluticasone propionate is a generic medicine formed from flonase. It is considered as a medium-potency synthetic corticosteroid or topical steroid drug. It is available in the form of white powder. It is insoluble in water but slightly soluble in components like 95% ethanol and methanol and soluble in dimethylformamide and dimethyl sulfoxide.

Fluticasone propionate categorized as Anti-Allergic, Anti-inflammatory, Dermatologic, Bronchodilator and Adrenergic agents. Thus it is recommended for asthma, rhinitis (both alergin and non-alergic), and skin diseases (eczema, psoriasis).

Fluticasone propionate brand names in the market

Currently, fluticasone propionate is marketed with several brand names and differentiated by function. More about it described bellow;

» Flonase, Veramyst and Flixonase

These brands represent fluticasone propionate products that used for both non-allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and non-alergic rhinitis. Flonase and Veramyst are currently marketed in the US and Canada while Flixonase in Europe, Brazil, Israel and South Africa. They are sold in the form of nasal spray.

Flonase also known as fluticasone propionate nasal spray in the United States and can be used for people over age four years old. Flonase has been shown to be effective against nasal allergies by relieving swollen tissue in the nasal cavity thanks to its anti-inflammatory ability. More about flonase and fluticasone propionate nasal spray.

» Flovent and Flixotide

Fluticasone propionate under Flovent and Flixotide brand names are sold in the form of inhaled steroid for asthma treatment. Flovent is currently available in the US and Canada while Flixotide is available in most of European countries. These medicines act as asthma symptoms controller and usually prescribed as an aerosol in a metered inhaler. The strength of the dose is determined from how good the asthma symptoms are controlled.

These medicines need to be inhaled 1 to 2 times in a day and should be taken everyday even if the asthma symptoms is well controlled. They’re good for people who have asthma accompanied with symptoms like chronic cough, short breath, wheezing and chest tightness.

Fluticasone propionate which contained in these medicines has been proven to decrease inflammation in the airways to the lungs, elevate mucus production and increase hypereponsiveness. Thus it can decrease all the asthma symptoms mentioned above.

» Advair and Seretide

Advair and Seretide are medicines for asthma made from formulation of two drug, Fluticasone propionate (an inhaled steroid) and salmeterol (a long-acting beta agonist). These medicines can also be used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

This kind of Fluticasone propionate medicine is currently available around the world with different brand names like foxair (Australia), Adoair (Japan), Viani (Germany), and forair (India). Just like Flovent, advair also available in several strengths and used as asthma symptoms controller. While Fluticasone propionate acts as an anti-inflammatory, salmaterol help relaxing smooth muscles in the lungs thereby decreasing the asthma symptoms.

» Cutivate

Cutivate are famous as fluticasone propionate cream for skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis. Since fluticasone propionate is considered as topical steroid and can act as anti-inflammatory it is recommended for skin diseases treatment. Cutivate is famous in the United States since it is the only typical steroid cream that is safe for a three months old child and it is FDA approved. More about fluticasone propionate cream and fluticasone propionate ointment.

Fluticasone propionate side effects

Just like any topical steroid medicine, fluticasone propionate drugs also have some side effects if used continuously and exceed the recommended dosage. Skin irritation, skin infection, erythema, folliculitis, dryness, viral warts, impetigo, atopic dermatitis, burning, exacerbation of pruritus, pruritus, infected eczema, exacerbation of eczema, stinging, and blisters usually side effects associated with topical steroid medicines usage. More about fluticasone propionate side effects.

When used as nasal spray, fluticasone propionate can cause itching, anaphylaxis, nosebleeds, nasal irritation, coughing, nausea, throat infection, vomiting, skin rash, facial swelling, sneezing, and headache. It is also suspected to be able to suppress children growth.

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