Allergy Drugs: Nasal Corticosteroids
Triamcinolone nasal inhalation (Nasacort HFA)
Mometasone nasal spray (Nasonex)
Fluticasone nasal inhalation (Flonase)
Beclomethasone nasal inhalation (Beconase AQ)
Triamcinolone nasal spray (Nasacort AQ)
Budesonide nasal inhaler (Rhinocort Aqua)
Flunisolide nasal inhalation (Nasarel)
HOW DO THESE DRUGS WORK?
This class of allergy medications reduces substances that promote allergy reactions such as a runny nose and swelling.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
Decreased runny nose and nasal congestion.
POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS
- Burning, dryness, or irritation inside the nose
- Headache
- Nosebleed
- Unpleasant taste
- Throat irritation
MAJOR CAUTIONS
- Blurred vision or other vision change
- Dizziness or light-headedness
- Nausea, vomiting
- Frequent nosebleeds
- Stomach pain
- Unusual tiredness or weakness
- White patches or sores in the mouth or nose (fungal infection) (more…)