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How should you take this medication?
Before you use triamcinolone the first time, read the written instructions that come with it. Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or respiratory therapist to demonstrate the proper technique. Practice using
the inhaler while in his or her presence
Before using triamcinolone, gently blow your nose to clear your nasal passages. Avoid blowing your nose for 15 minutes after inhaling the prescribed d
ose.
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What side effects can this medication cause?
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
- Bad smell; blindness; bloody mucus or unexplained nosebleeds; blurred or gradual loss of vision; b
urning or stinging after use of spray or irritation inside nose (continuing); crusting, white patches, or sores inside nose; discharge or redness in eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid; eye
pain; headache; hives ; light-headedness or dizziness; loss of sense of taste or smell; muscle pain; nausea or vomiting; ringing in the ears ; shortness of breath; skin rash; sore throat, co
ugh, or hoarseness; stomach pains; stuffy, dry, or runny nose or watery eyes (continuing); swelling of eyelids, face, or lips;
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Cautions
Keep all appointments with your doctor. Your symptoms may improve after just a few days. If they do not improve within 3 weeks, call your doctor.
Avoid exposure to chicken pox and measles. Th
is drug makes you more susceptible to these illnesses. If you are exposed to them while using triamcinolone, call your doctor. Do not have a vaccination or other immunization unless your doctor tells
you that you may.
Report any injuries or signs of infection (fever, sore throat, pain during urination, and muscle aches) that occur during treatment.
If your sputum (the matter that
you cough up during an asthma attack) thickens or changes color from clear white to yellow, green, or gray, call your doctor
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Why is this drug prescribed?
Nasal corticosteroids (kor-ti-ko-STER-oids) are cortisone-like medicines. They belong to the family of medicines called steroids. These medicines are sprayed or inhaled into the nose to help relieve t
he stuffy nose, irritation, and discomfort of hay fever, other allergies, and other nasal problems. These medicines are also used to prevent nasal polyps from growing back after they have been removed
by surgery.
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Symptoms of overdose
Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose, seek emergency medical treatment immediately.
An overdose is likely to be signaled by an increase in
side effects. Accidental contact with the contents of the canister would most likely irritate your nose and give you a headache.
Overuse of Nasacort AQ may upset your stomach and intestines
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Continual overuse of Nasacort inhalation aerosol could lower your resistance; cause weakness; wasting, or swelling; and interfere with healing.
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Drug Interactions
Tell your health care professional if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines, such as:
- Ephedrine or
- Phenobarbital or
- Rifampin (e
.g., Rifadin)¡XEphedrine, phenobarbital, and rifampin may decrease the blood levels of nasal corticosteroids, such as dexamethasone, warranting an increase in corticosteroid dose
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