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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, pharyngitis, sneezing

GI: dry mouth, dyspepsia

Endo: adrenal suppression (increased dose, long-term therapy only), ↓growth (children)

Resp: bronchospasm, cough

Interactions ⬆ ⬇

Drug-drug:

Availability ⬆ ⬇

(Generic available)

Route/Dosage ⬆ ⬇

US Brand Names ⬆ ⬇

Rhinocort Allergy, Rhinocort Aqua

Action ⬆ ⬇

  • Potent, locally acting anti-inflammatory and immune modifier.
Therapeutic effects:
  • Decrease in symptoms of allergic rhinitis.

Classifications ⬆ ⬇

Therapeutic Classification: corticosteroids

Pharmacologic Classification: corticosteroids

Pharmacokinetics ⬆ ⬇

Absorption: 34%; action is primarily local following nasal use.

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

Protein Binding: 80–90%.

Metabolism/Excretion: Rapidly and extensively metabolized by the liver; 67% excreted in urine; 33% in feces.

Half-Life: 2–3 hr.

Canadian Brand Names ⬆ ⬇

Rhinocort Turbuhaler

Time/Action Profile ⬆ ⬇

(improvement in symptoms)

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
Intranasal1–2 days2 wkunknown

Patient/Family Teaching ⬆ ⬇

Pronunciation ⬆ ⬇

byoo-DESS-oh-nide

Code ⬆

NDC Code