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Avamys Nasal Spray, Pack of 1 SPRAY
Avamys Nasal Spray, Pack of 1 SPRAY
Avamys Nasal Spray, Pack of 1 SPRAY
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Composition :

FLUTICASONE-0.05%W/W

Manufacturer/Marketer :

GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

NASAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Avamys Nasal Spray

Avamys Nasal Spray is used for managing the nasal symptoms of seasonal, perennial allergic and non-allergic rhinitis in adult and pediatric patients aged four years and older.

Avamys Nasal Spray contains fluticasone. Fluticasone works by inhibiting the release of certain inflammatory mediators in the body. Thereby, it provides relief from a blocked or runny nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes and an itchy nose.

In rare cases, you may experience headaches, nausea, vomiting, sore throat, nose bleeds, trouble breathing, cough, burning, or itching. If the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Tell your doctor if you have had an allergic or hypersensitive reaction to fluticasone or other medicines. If you are a pregnant woman or nursing mother, do not consume Avamys Nasal Spray without first consulting your doctor.

Uses of Avamys Nasal Spray

Avamys Nasal Spray is used in the treatment of seasonal allergies, perennial allergies, and perennial non-allergic rhinitis. The detailed uses of Avamys Nasal Spray are as follows:

  • Allergic Rhinitis Relief: Avamys Nasal Spray is frequently used to alleviate symptoms of allergic rhinitis, including nasal congestion, sneezing, and a runny nose caused by allergens such as pollen or dust mites.
  • Nasal Polyps Management: Avamys Nasal Spray helps reduce the size of nasal polyps in adults, improving airflow and relieving nasal obstruction.
  • Sinusitis Treatment: Avamys Nasal Spray can be part of a comprehensive sinusitis treatment plan, targeting nasal inflammation to alleviate symptoms related to sinus issues.

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Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Insert the tip of the bottle into one nostril, closing the other nostril, and spray towards the side of the nostril. Keep your head straight and breathe gently. Repeat the same process for the other nostril.
  • Gently blow the nose before using Avamys Nasal Spray.

Medicinal Benefits

  • Avamys Nasal Spray effectively manages the nasal symptoms of seasonal, perennial, and non-allergic rhinitis in adults and children aged 4 years and above.
  • It helps relieve a blocked or stuffy nose, making breathing easier.
  • It provides relief from sneezing, a runny nose, nasal itching, and watery eyes.
  • Avamys Nasal Spray works by blocking the release of inflammatory chemicals, reducing swelling and irritation in the nasal passages.
  • Regular use helps maintain clear breathing and reduces discomfort associated with allergies.

How Avamys Nasal Spray Works

Avamys Nasal Spray contains fluticasone. Fluticasone works by inhibiting the release of certain chemicals in the body that cause inflammatory reactions. Thereby, it provides relief from a blocked or runny nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes and an itchy nose.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.
Side effects of Avamys Nasal Spray
Here are the steps to manage the medication-triggered Upper respiratory tract infection:
  • Inform your doctor about the symptoms you're experiencing due to medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your treatment plan, which could include changing your medication, adding new medications, or offering advice on managing your symptoms.
  • Practice good hygiene, including frequent handwashing, avoiding close contact with others, and avoiding sharing utensils or personal items.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids to help loosen and clear mucus from your nose, throat, and airways.
  • Get plenty of rest and engage in stress-reducing activities to help your body recover. If your symptoms don't subside or worsen, consult your doctor for further guidance.
  • A blocked nose can be relieved by drinking more water, which helps clear fluids.
  • Use saline nasal spray available over the counter to relieve blockage or blow harder to remove the mucus.
  • Use nasal strips that can be placed on the nose to widen nostrils and increase airflow.
  • Keep a humidifier around to moisten air at home/workplace.
  • Throat pain can worsen if there is no proper rest for your throat.
  • Drink plenty of warm fluids and frequently gargle with salt water.
  • Humidify the surrounding air using a humidifier, as dry air may increase dryness and throat pain.
  • Consider taking lozenges or hard candy throat pain relievers, which give a soothing effect.
  • Take enough rest and stay in warm places to reduce pain quickly.
Here are the steps to manage the medication-triggered Cough:
  • Tell your doctor about the cough symptoms you're experiencing, which may be triggered by your medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your treatment plan by changing your medication, adding new medications, or providing guidance on managing your cough symptoms.
  • Practice good hygiene, including frequent handwashing, avoiding close contact with others, and avoiding sharing utensils or personal items.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids, such as water, tea, or soup, to help thin out mucus and soothe your throat.
  • Get plenty of rest and engage in stress-reducing activities to help your body recover. If your cough persists or worsens, consult your doctor for further guidance.
  • Get plenty of rest and avoid activities that tire you out to allow your body fight the infection.
  • Drink lots of fluids to help loosen mucus in the lungs.
  • Use over-the-counter medications like paracetamol or ibuprofen to manage fever.
  • Use a humidifier as it helps soothe irritated airways.
  • Do not make changes to your medication schedule or take over-the-counter medicines without consulting your doctor.
  • To keep your vocal cords lubricated and hydrated, drink lots of water.
  • Suck on ice chips, popsicles, or lozenges to clear your throat and reduce hoarseness.
  • Your voice cords may be soothed and healed by honey's antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
  • Gargle with salt water.
  • Using a steam humidifier or inhaling steam might help minimize hoarseness and release mucus.
Managing Medication-Triggered Bronchitis (Inflammation of the bronchial tubes): A Step-by-Step Guide:
  • If you experience symptoms like coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, or difficulty breathing after taking medication, seek medical attention immediately.
  • Your healthcare provider will work with you to stop the medication causing the reaction, start alternative treatments, and provide supportive therapy.
  • To manage symptoms and prevent complications, follow your doctor's advice to use inhalers or nebulizers as prescribed, practice good hygiene, avoid irritants, stay hydrated, and get plenty of rest.
  • Regularly track your symptoms and report any changes or concerns to your healthcare provider.

What if I have taken an overdose of Avamys Nasal Spray

Do not use Avamys Nasal Spray in more doses or more often than prescribed. If you have any unusual signs or symptoms, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

  • Tell your doctor if you have had an allergic or hypersensitive reaction to fluticasone or other medicines.
  • If you are a pregnant woman or nursing mother, do not use Avamys Nasal Spray without first consulting your doctor, as it will only be prescribed if the benefits outweigh the risks.
  • Patients with recent nasal ulcers, surgery, or trauma should avoid using this product.
  • The development of eye conditions such as cataracts and glaucoma has been reported with the use of fluticasone nasal sprays. You should have a yearly eye exam to check for these conditions.
  • Before using Avamys Nasal Spray, please tell your doctor if you have or have ever been treated for fungal, bacterial, viral or parasitic infections.
  • Also, tell your doctor if you have tuberculosis (a type of lung infection).
  • The safety and effectiveness in children under the age of four have not been satisfactorily proven.
  • Children aged four years and older can use Avamys Nasal Spray under the supervision of a healthcare professional.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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FluticasoneMifepristone
Critical
FluticasoneIndinavir
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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FluticasoneMifepristone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Avamys Nasal Spray:
Co-administration of Avamys Nasal Spray with Mifepristone may make Avamys Nasal Spray less effective as a therapy.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Avamys Nasal Spray with Mifepristone is not recommended, consult a doctor before taking it. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
FluticasoneIndinavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Avamys Nasal Spray:
Indinavir may increase the absorption of Avamys Nasal Spray into the bloodstream and increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
If you are supposed to take Avamys Nasal Spray and Indinavir together, your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor you more frequently to use both medications safely. However, if you experience side effects such as weight gain, high blood pressure, swelling, muscle weakness, acne, depression, thinning skin, easy bruising, stretch marks, bone density loss, cataracts, menstrual irregularities, excessive growth of facial or body hair, and abnormal distribution of body fat, especially in the face, neck, back, and waist, contact your doctor.
FluticasoneKetoconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Avamys Nasal Spray:
Co-administration of Ketoconazole and Avamys Nasal Spray may significantly increase the absorption of Avamys Nasal Spray into the bloodstream.

How to manage the interaction:
If you are supposed to take Avamys Nasal Spray and Ketoconazole together, doctor may adjust the dose or monitor you more frequently to use both medications safely. However, if you experience side effects such as weight gain, high blood pressure, swelling, muscle weakness, acne, depression, thinning skin, easy bruising, stretch marks, bone density loss, cataracts, menstrual irregularities, excessive growth of facial or body hair, and abnormal distribution of body fat, especially in the face, neck, back, and waist, contact a doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
FluticasoneDelavirdine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Avamys Nasal Spray:
Co-administration of Delavirdine and Avamys Nasal Spray may significantly increase the absorption of Avamys Nasal Spray into the bloodstream.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Delavirdine and Avamys Nasal Spray can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like swelling, weight gain, high blood pressure, muscle weakness, depression, acne, thinning skin, stretch marks, easy bruising, bone density loss, menstrual irregularities, excessive growth of facial or body hair, and abnormal distribution of body fat, especially in the face, neck, back, and waist, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
FluticasonePosaconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Avamys Nasal Spray:
Co-administration of Avamys Nasal Spray with posaconazole may increase the level of Avamys Nasal Spray in the blood and increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Avamys Nasal Spray and posaconazole, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience muscle weakness, acne, thinning skin, easy bruising, stretch marks, menstrual irregularities, excessive growth of facial or body hair, and abnormal distribution of body fat, especially in the face, neck, back, and waist, contact a doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
FluticasoneAmprenavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Avamys Nasal Spray:
Co-administration of Amprenavir and Avamys Nasal Spray may significantly increase the absorption of Avamys Nasal Spray into the blood stream.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Amprenavir and Avamys Nasal Spray can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like swelling, weight gain, high blood pressure, muscle weakness, depression, acne, thinning skin, stretch marks, easy bruising, bone density loss, menstrual irregularities, excessive growth of facial or body hair, and abnormal distribution of body fat, especially in the face, neck, back, and waist, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
FluticasoneCobicistat
Severe
How does the drug interact with Avamys Nasal Spray:
When Avamys Nasal Spray is taken with Cobicistat, it can cause a decrease in the metabolism of Avamys Nasal Spray.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Cobicistat and Avamys Nasal Spray can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like swelling, weight gain, high blood pressure, high blood glucose, muscle weakness, depression, acne, thinning skin, stretch marks, easy bruising, bone density loss, menstrual irregularities, excessive growth of facial or body hair, and abnormal distribution of body fat, especially in the face, neck, back, and waist, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
FluticasoneCladribine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Avamys Nasal Spray:
Co-administration of Cladribine with Avamys Nasal Spray can increase the risk of developing serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Avamys Nasal Spray and Cladribine together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle pains, breathing difficulty, blood in your coughing fluid, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, and discomfort or burning sensation when you urinate, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
FluticasoneDinutuximab
Severe
How does the drug interact with Avamys Nasal Spray:
Co-administration of Dinutuximab and Avamys Nasal Spray may increase the risk of serious and potentially infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Dinutuximab and Avamys Nasal Spray can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
FluticasoneAtazanavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Avamys Nasal Spray:
Co-administration of Atazanavir and Avamys Nasal Spray may significantly increase the absorption of Avamys Nasal Spray into the bloodstream.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Atazanavir and Avamys Nasal Spray can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like swelling, weight gain, high blood pressure, high blood glucose, muscle weakness, depression, acne, thinning skin, stretch marks, easy bruising, bone density loss, cataracts, menstrual irregularities, excessive growth of facial or body hair, and abnormal distribution of body fat, especially in the face, neck, back, and waist, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keep your hygiene in check and your surroundings neat.
  • Include ginger in your daily intake. Some anti-inflammatory chemicals in ginger help relax airway membranes.
  • Keeping hydrated. Coughing, a runny nose, and sneezing can be relieved by drinking beverages at room temperature.
  • Stress weakens the immune system and increases the likelihood of being ill. An individual can exercise regularly, meditate, practice deep breathing, and try progressive muscle relaxation techniques to relieve stress.
  • Wish for 7-9 hours of sleep per night to keep fit and safe.
  • It is best to avoid coming into contact with recognised allergens (allergy-causing agents) such as pollen, dust, etc.
  • Avoid certain foods that are known to trigger allergies in you.
  • Processed foods and those high in sugar and fat should be avoided because they may trigger inflammation.
  • Reduce your daily salt intake and replace it with herbs or spices such as garlic, ginger, and turmeric, which contain natural anti-inflammatory ingredients.
  • Please avoid contact with dust as it might worsen your symptoms.
  • Stop smoking; quitting smoking can significantly reduce the severity and frequency of your symptoms.
  • Also, please avoid contact with pollen in the air as it might worsen your symptoms.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

CORTICOSTEROIDS
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Alcohol

Safe if prescribed

No interaction was found. However, it is advisable not to take or limit alcohol as a precautionary measure.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult the doctor. Avamys Nasal Spray should be used in pregnant women only if clinically needed, and the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult the doctor. Avamys Nasal Spray should be used in breastfeeding mothers only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Avamys Nasal Spray usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Tell your doctor before receiving Avamys Nasal Spray if you have a history of liver impairment/disorder. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Kidney

Caution

Tell your doctor before receiving Avamys Nasal Spray if you have a history of kidney impairment/disorder. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Children

Caution

The safety and effectiveness in children under the age of four have not been satisfactorily proven. Children aged four years and older can use Avamys Nasal Spray under the supervision of a healthcare professional.

FAQs

Avamys Nasal Spray is used to manage nasal symptoms of seasonal, perennial allergic and non-allergic rhinitis.

Avamys Nasal Spray is a corticosteroid that prevents the release of specific molecules in the body that trigger inflammatory responses. As a result, it relieves symptoms such as a blocked or runny nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and an itchy nose.

Avoid use in patients with recent nasal ulcers, surgery, or trauma. Please consult with your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this matter.

It may take several days of regular use for your rhinitis symptoms to get better. Call your healthcare provider if your symptoms do not improve or get worse.

Do not stop using the Avamys Nasal Spray unless your healthcare provider tells you to do so. Suddenly stopping treatment with Avamys Nasal Spray can make you feel unwell and may give you symptoms.

It is not advised to be used in persons with glaucoma or cataracts. The use of nasal corticosteroid medications may aggravate glaucoma and/or cataracts.

Avamys Nasal Spray may cause headaches in a few cases. Rest and drinking plenty of fluids are recommended. Do not consume too much alcohol. Consult your doctor if the headache persists or becomes severe.

If you miss a dose of Avamys Nasal Spray, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Avamys Nasal Spray may cause side effects like headaches, nausea, vomiting, sore throat, nose bleeds, trouble breathing, cough, burning, or itching. Most of these side effects of Avamys Nasal Spray do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Yes, Avamys Nasal Spray is safe if taken in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.

Yes, Avamys Nasal Spray contains fluticasone, which belongs to the class of medications called corticosteroids.

Avamys Nasal Spray should be used as directed by the physician. Please consult the doctor if you have any concerns.

Using more than the prescribed dose of Avamys Nasal Spray may lead to an overdose. Avoid exceeding the prescribed dose and use it as advised by the doctor.

Patients with recent nasal ulcers, surgery, or trauma should avoid using this product. Talk to the doctor if you have any concerns.

No, Avamys Nasal Spray is not used to treat an asthma attack. It is indicated for managing the nasal symptoms of seasonal, perennial allergic and non-allergic rhinitis.

Keep your hygiene in check and your surroundings neat. Stay hydrated. It is best to avoid coming into contact with known allergens (allergy-causing agents) such as pollen, dust, etc.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Stiefel India Ltd., 401& 402, A Wing, IV Floor, Floral Deck Plaza, Opp. Rolta Bhavan, Central MIDC Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai – 400093
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