Nasonex
Health Benefits of Nasonex
Seasonal allergies are treated with the corticosteroid Nasonex.It works by lessening nasal passageway inflammation.This can help to relieve congestion, runny nose, and sneezing.Nasonex can also be used to prevent the return of nasal polyps after surgery to remove them.
Side Effects of Nasonex
Nasonex could have negative effects. If any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away, let your doctor know right away:
headache
nausea
vomiting
diarrhea
abdominal pain
dizziness
weakness
tiredness
Call your doctor right away if you experience any of the following symptoms:
vision issues
eye discomfort or redness
(Fever, chills, sore throat, and body aches) Infection symptoms wheezing or shortness of breath, rash, hives, or itching a throat or face swelling; trouble breathing or swallowing; or swelling of the tongue or lips
Dosage of Nasonex
Two sprays of Nasonex are typically administered once daily, one in each nostril.
A 3-week maximum usage period for Nasonex is advised. Call your doctor if your symptoms don't go away or get worse.
Nasonex might cause addiction. Without consulting your doctor, do not use this medication for longer than three weeks.
Interactions with Nasonex
Nasonex and other medications may interact. Give your doctor a complete list of all the drugs and supplements you take. If the potential benefit does not outweigh the potential risk to the fetus, Nasonex should not be used during pregnancy. Before taking this medication while nursing, speak with your doctor.
Medication interactions with Nasonex include, for instance:
(Rifadin, Rimactane) rifampin
(Nizoral) keconazole
(Sporanox) itraconazole
Lipitor, atorvastatin
(Crestor) rosuvastatin
Sandimmune's cyclosporine
Mechanism of Action of Nasonex
The corticosteroid Nasonex is. It works by lessening nasal passageway inflammation. Sneezing, a runny nose, and congestion can all be helped by doing this.
Nasonex can also be used to stop nasal polyps from coming back after being surgically removed. A steroid, mometasone (Nasonex), is used. It stops the body from releasing chemicals that lead to inflammation.
Nasonex is used to treat seasonal or year-round allergy-related nasal congestion, runny nose, and sneezing.
Pharmacokinetics of Nasonex
Through the mucous membranes of the nose, Nasonex is absorbed. It is completely bioavailable. Nasonex has a half-life of 18 hours.
Cytochrome P450 enzymes in the liver break down Nasonex. Its metabolites are eliminated through feces and urine.