Flovent - Fluticasone Propionate

• eosinophils
• basophils
• lymphocytes
• macrophages
• neutrophils

Flovent also blocks the action of chemical messengers that are part of the immune process connected with allergic asthma. Finally, this medicine reduces the irritability of your airways, so they are less likely to overreact when exposed to your asthma triggers.

For allergic skin conditions, fluticasone propionate also comes in ointment and cream forms. For nasal allergies, it comes in a nasal spray. Both of these forms are packaged under different brand names than Flovent, including Cutivate, Veramyst and others.

• coughing, hoarseness, throat irritation
• dry mouth
• flushing
• loss of taste, or unpleasant taste

Most of those side effects will lessen over time, but if they do not or if they become bothersome, be sure to let your doctor know how you are feeling. There is a slight risk of more serious side effects. If you have any of the following, you should call your doctor right away:

• abdominal pain
• chest pain
• dizziness or lightheadedness
• fever or chills
• skin rash and itching (hives)
• sore mouth, with white curd-like patches in the mouth or throat
• unusual tiredness or weakness

It's important to use the correct technique with metered dose inhalers such as the one Flovent comes in. Be sure to read the package instructions and ask your doctor or staff for help if needed. You can also check out our tutorial on how to use an MDI here.

• Your breathing problems get worse while you are taking Flovent.
• You need to start using your rescue inhaler more often than usual.
• Your rescue inhaler stops relieving your asthma symptoms.
• You need to use 4 or more puffs of your rescue inhaler for 2 or more days in a row.
• You use 1 whole canister of your rescue inhaler medicine in less than 8 weeks time.
• Your peak flow meter results worsen.
• Your asthma symptoms do not improve after you've been using Flovent regularly for 1 to 2 weeks.