Fluticasone

ATC code
R01AD08
Therapeutic class
Topical nasal corticosteroid · Corticosteroid
Forms
nasal spray, suspension
Brand names
Flixonase (ES) · Flonase (US) · Avamys (Global)
Overall confidence
medium

Regulatory sources consulted

Approved indications

Contraindications

Absolute

  • Hypersensitivity to fluticasone propionate or to any of the excipients.

Clinical warnings

Drug interactions

Adverse events

Common (≥1%)

epistaxis · headache · unpleasant taste and smell · nasal and throat dryness and irritation

Rare but serious

nasal septum perforation · glaucoma · cataracts · anaphylactic reactions · adrenal suppression

Pregnancy and lactation

Pregnancy: Use only if the expected benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus. Lactation: Excretion in human milk is unknown; systemic exposure is low, but caution should be exercised.

Recent literature (PubMed)