Fluticasone
Uses
Fluticasone is used in the treatment of asthma, congestion and sneezing, severe allergic reactions, allergic disorders and other nasal congestion symptoms.
How it Works
Fluticasone helps in preventing the symptoms of nasal congestion from happening. Fluticasone is a steroid which works by reducing the inflammation in the nasal airways. When the inflammation has gone, nasal airways are much less likely to become narrow and cause symptoms such as wheezing or difficulty in breathing.Fluticasone is a corticosteroid medication, Fluticasone relieves nasal symptoms by helping to prevent and reduce inflammation in the nasal passages
Common Side effects
Patients who take Fluticasone may suffer from such side effects;
Nosebleeds,
Nasal irritation,
Sinus pain,
White sores inside the nose,
Back pain,
Electrolyte imbalance,
Increased risk of infection,
Nasal congestion, M
uscle disorders, Vomiting,
Nausea,
Sneezing,
Headache,
Redistribution/accumulation of body fat,
Bone degradation,
Chest tightness,
Sore throat,
Fever,
Increased blood pressure,
Cough, Altered bone growth,
Skin scar,
Stomach upset,
Behavioural changes,
Increased glucose level in blood,
Cataract
Salmeterol
Uses
Salmeterol is used in the treatment of asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (copd).
How it Works
Salmeterol is known as a bronchodilator. Salmeterol works by widening or dilating the airways in the body by relaxing the muscles in the walls of the airways. Salmeterol works by opening up the air passages in lungs so that air can flow into the lungs more freely.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Salmeterol can include the symptoms below;
Rash,
Insomnia,
Decreased potassium level in blood,
Nervousness,
Oropharyngeal pain,
Diarrhoea,
Muscle cramp,
Vomiting,
Headache,
Dizziness,
Nausea,
Tachycardia,
Nasopharyngitis,
Cough