The fluticasone inhaler is an environmentally-friendly inhaler that can help prevent asthma attacks. This eMedTV Web page provides an in-depth look at this inhaler and explains how the inhaled steroid it contains works to help prevent asthma attacks.
What is fluticasone used for? This eMedTV resource explains that the fluticasone inhaler is used for preventing asthma attacks. One "off-label" use of the medication is the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Side effects of fluticasone inhalers may include headaches, sinus infections, and throat irritation. This eMedTV page also lists less common side effects (such as migraines) and side effects to report to your healthcare provider (such as depression).
As this eMedTV Web page explains, fluticasone inhalers are usually used twice daily to prevent asthma attacks. This page lists factors that can affect fluticasone dosing (like your age), as well as some general tips on using the inhaler.
This eMedTV page lists some of the drugs that can potentially interact with fluticasone (like protease inhibitors). Drug interactions with fluticasone inhalers can raise your risk of side effects by increasing the level of fluticasone in your blood.
Fluticasone can cause an immediate worsening of asthma symptoms in some people. This eMedTV page discusses other precautions and warnings with fluticasone inhalers, such as the safety of taking the drug while pregnant and people who shouldn't take it.
