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Indications ⬇

REMS

Contraind./Precautions ⬆ ⬇

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects ⬆ ⬇

EENT: epistaxis, nasal burning, nasal irritation, nasopharyngeal fungal infection, otitis media, pharyngitis, rhinitis, sinusitis, sneezing.

Endo: adrenal suppression (high-dose, long-term therapy only).

GI: vomiting.

Neuro: headache.

Resp: cough.

Interactions ⬆ ⬇

Drug-Drug:

Availability ⬆ ⬇

Route/Dosage ⬆ ⬇

US Brand Names ⬆ ⬇

Nasacort Allergy 24 HR

Action ⬆ ⬇

Therapeutic Effects:

Classifications ⬆ ⬇

Therapeutic Classification: corticosteroids

Pharmacokinetics ⬆ ⬇

Absorption: Action of all agents is primarily local after nasal use.

Distribution: Crosses the placenta and enters breast milk in small amounts.

Metabolism/Excretion: Rapidly and extensively metabolized by the liver; 40% excreted in urine, 60% in feces.

Half-life: 3–5.4 hr.

Canadian Brand Names ⬆ ⬇

Nasacort AQ

Time/Action Profile ⬆ ⬇

(improvement in symptoms)

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
Intranasalfew days3–4 daysunknown

Patient/Family Teaching ⬆ ⬇

Pronunciation ⬆ ⬇

trye-am-SIN-oh-lone audio

Code ⬆

NDC Code*