Avamys Nasal Spray (120 Doses)

Indication

Avamys Nasal Spray belongs to the class of corticosteroid medication. It is indicated for managing the nasal symptoms of seasonal, perennial allergic, and non-allergic rhinitis in adult and pediatric patients aged four years and older. Seasonal allergies are caused by exposure to airborne substances (such as pollens) that are only present at specific seasons of the year. Perennial allergies are caused by year-round indoor exposure to airborne pollutants (such as house dust). Perennial non-allergic rhinitis, also known as vasomotor rhinitis, is a chronic illness characterized by symptoms similar to allergic rhinitis (runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, and nasal itching) but lasting for more than nine months each year.

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.

Avamys Nasal Spray is available on prescription only. Avamys Nasal Spray must be taken as directed by the healthcare professional or as per leaflet information to get the maximum benefit of Avamys Nasal Spray. With Avamys Nasal Spray, very little medicine is absorbed into the rest of the body, so it's not likely to give you side effects. In rare cases, you may experience 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.

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. Avoid Avamys Nasal Spray use in patients with recent nasal ulcers, surgery, or trauma. It is recommended not to use in children under four years of age. Children aged four years and older can use Avamys Nasal Spray under the supervision of a healthcare professional. 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).

Pharmacology

Avamys Nasal Spray contains fluticasone. Fluticasone works by inhibiting the release of certain chemicals in the body that cause inflammatory reactions. As a result, it relieves symptoms such as a blocked or runny nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and an itchy nose.

Uses of Avamys Nasal Spray

Seasonal allergies, Perennial allergies, Perennial nonallergic rhinitis.

Directions for Use

• Insert the tip of the bottle into a nostril while closing the other nostril and spray towards the sides of the nostril. Keep your head straight and breathe gently. Repeat the same process for another nostril.
• Read the instructions on the label or leaflet before use.
• Clean your nose by gently blowing over a handkerchief or tissue.
• Insert the tip into the affected nose by tilting the head forward in the upright position.
• Use the spray by squeezing the bottle once and inhale inwards.
• Remove the tip from the nostril and repeat the same for the other nostril.
• Do not forget to replace the cap tightly after use.
• Should only be used in the nose, avoid contact with your eyes.

Side Effects of Avamys Nasal Spray

• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Sore Throat
• Nose Bleeds
• Trouble Breathing
• Cough
• Nose Burning or Itching

Precautions and Warning

• 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, as it will only be prescribed if the benefits overweight 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. 
• 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.
• Children aged four years and older can use Avamys Nasal Spray under the supervision of a healthcare professional.

Drug Interactions

• Drug-Drug interactions: Avamys Nasal Spray may interact with antifungal medicines (e.g. ketoconazole) and HIV medications (e.g. ritonavir, cobicistat, nelfinavir).
• Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.
• Drug-Disease Interactions: Avamys Nasal Spray may interact with disease conditions, including hyperadrenocorticism (excess of adrenocortical hormones), infections (viral, bacterial, or fungal), ocular herpes simplex, ocular toxicities (glaucoma and glaucoma), osteoporosis, chickenpox, and measles or tuberculosis (TB, a type of lung infection).

Pregnancy & Lactation

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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Storage

• Store Avamys Nasal spray in a cool and dry place, protected from direct sunlight, moisture and heat.
• Keep it away from children and pets.
• Do not refrigerate or freeze.
• Do not use expired or damaged medicines.
• Discard unused medicine properly. Do not flush it in the toilet or throw it into the drain.