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Generic Name Fluticasone

Trade Name Flovent, Flonase

Indication prophylactic asthma treatment

Action locally acting anti-inflammatory

Therapeutic Class antiasthmatics, anti-inflammatory (steroid)

Pharmacologic Class Corticosteroids, Inhalation

Nursing Considerations • use cautiously with untreated infections and suppressed immune function
• may cause headache, insomnia, bronchospasm, nasal congestion, adrenal suppression
• monitor patient’s respiratory status
• may lead to decreased bone density
• instruct patients using corticosteroids and bronchodilators that they need to use
bronchodilators first.
• instruct patient to stop smoking