Fluticasone furoate is a nasal spray that is used to treat eye and nasal allergy symptoms. This eMedTV Web page further explains what the medicine is used for, lists possible side effects of the drug, and offers general dosing information.
Common side effects of fluticasone furoate may include fever, cough, and back pain. This page on the eMedTV site offers a more complete list of other possible fluticasone furoate side effects and explains which side effects require medical attention.
Fluticasone furoate is used for treating seasonal and perennial nasal allergy symptoms. This eMedTV page explains what else the drug is used for, lists common off-label fluticasone furoate uses, and discusses whether the medicine is used in children.
For adults, the recommended starting dose of fluticasone furoate is two sprays in each nostril once daily. This eMedTV article contains other fluticasone furoate dosing information, including dosage recommendations for children 2 to 11 years old.
Protease inhibitors, antifungals, or antibiotics may cause drug interactions with fluticasone furoate. This eMedTV page describes the possible effects of fluticasone furoate interactions and lists specific drugs that may interact with the nasal spray.
Fluticasone furoate can suppress the immune system and increase the risk for infections. This eMedTV segment includes other precautions and warnings with fluticasone furoate, and explains what you should tell your doctor before using the nasal spray.
