Flonase (Fluticasone Propionate Nasal) - Summary

FLONASE SUMMARY

FLONASE®
(fluticasone propionate)
Nasal Spray, 50 mcg

For Intranasal Use Only. SHAKE GENTLY BEFORE USE.

Fluticasone propionate, the active component of FLONASE Nasal Spray, is a synthetic corticosteroid having the chemical name S-(fluoromethyl)6(alpha),9-difluoro-11(beta)-17-dihydroxy -16(alpha)-methyl-3-oxoandrosta-1,4-diene-17(beta)-carbothioate, 17-propionate.

FLONASE Nasal Spray is indicated for the management of the nasal symptoms of seasonal and perennial allergic and nonallergic rhinitis in adults and pediatric patients 4 years of age and older.

Safety and effectiveness of FLONASE Nasal Spray in children below 4 years of age have not been adequately established.

FLONASE NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Media Articles Related to Flonase (Fluticasone Nasal)

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Source: MedicineNet Chronic Rhinitis Specialty [2008.04.14]

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Source: MedPage Today Allergy & Immunology [2008.10.02]

Rhinitis Linked To Adult-Onset Asthma
Source: Allergy News From Medical News Today [2008.09.30]

Rhinitis May Foretell Adult-Onset Asthma
Source: MedPage Today Allergy & Immunology [2008.09.18]

Chronic Rhinitis and Post-Nasal Drip
Source: MedicineNet Allergy Treatment Begins At Home Specialty [2008.07.21]

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Published Studies Related to Flonase (Fluticasone Nasal)

Fluticasone or montelukast for preschool children with asthma-like symptoms: Randomized controlled trial. [2008.07.02]

Superiority of "triple" therapy with salmeterol/fluticasone propionate and tiotropium bromide versus individual components in moderate to severe COPD. [2008.07]

The effects of fluticasone with or without salmeterol on systemic biomarkers of inflammation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. [2008.06.01]

Comparison of adjustable- and fixed-dose budesonide/formoterol pressurized metered-dose inhaler and fixed-dose fluticasone propionate/salmeterol dry powder inhaler in asthma patients. [2008.06]

Early bronchodilatory effects of budesonide/formoterol pMDI compared with fluticasone/salmeterol DPI and albuterol pMDI: 2 randomized controlled trials in adults with persistent asthma previously treated with inhaled corticosteroids. [2008.05]

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Clinical Trials Related to Flonase (Fluticasone Nasal)

A 12-Month Study Comparing Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol (ADVAIR) DISKUS Combination Product 250/50mcg Twice Daily To Fluticasone Propionate (FLOVENT) DISKUS 250 Mcg Twice Daily In Symptomatic Patients With Asthma [Active, not recruiting]

A 12-Month Study Comparing Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol (ADVAIR) DISKUS Combination Product 250/50mcg BID To Fluticasone Propionate (FLOVENT) DISKUS 250 Mcg BID In Symptomatic Subjects With Asthma [Active, not recruiting]

Repeat Dose Study of Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol Versus Fluticasone Propionate + Salmeterol In Asthmatics [Completed]

Comparison of Esomeprazole to Aerosolized, Swallowed Fluticasone for Eosinophilic Esophagitis [Completed]

Comparator Study Evaluating Patient Preference Of Fluticasone Furoate Nasal Spray vs. Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray [Completed]

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