Basic Information on Nasacort AQ Nasal Spray
Nasacort AQ nasal spray is synthetic corticosteroid called adrenocortical steroid. It contains triamcinolone which can be administered in various forms such as oral, inhalation and injection or can be used topically in form of ointment/cream. This drug is a nasal spray that is administered only through intra-nasal route. Nasacort AQ drug is used for the treatment of nasal allergies and symptoms which include running nose, sneezing and itching. It is indicated in the treatment of perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis and hay fever.
The accurate mechanism of action of the drug is not known. However, the drug has a wide range of effects on various cells such as eosinophils, neutrophils etc and mediators such as histamine, cytokines etc. The brand or generic Nasacort AQ acts by preventing the release of certain substances within the body that are responsible for causing inflammation.
Precautions / Side Effects for Nasacort AQ Nasal Spray
The most common side effects with Nasacort AQ nasal spray include running nose, bleeding nose, cough, sore throat, nasal irritation, headache, dryness of mucus membranes, sneezing, nausea or vomiting and unpleasant smell or taste. The drug is well tolerated in general. Serious side effects of Triamcinolone Acetonide include tiredness, loss of appetite, weakness, fever, body pain, blurred vision, pain in the eyes, white patches inside the mouth, lips or nose, bruising easily, and flu like symptoms.
Close monitoring is required if you experience any changes in your vision, as the inhaled form of corticosteroids involve the risk of developing glaucoma or cataract. Corticosteroids reduce the velocity of growth in children. Therefore, administration of Triamcinolone Acetonide in pediatric population should be only with your physician’s/pediatrician’s advice. The drug is not advised for administration in children less than 2 years of age; but if required then it should be administered with the advice of a pediatrician/physician.
Nasacort AQ Nasal Spray Dosage
In children 2-5 years of age the recommended dose of Nasacort AQ nasal spray is 110 mcg/day administered as 1-spray, once daily in each nostril. In patients 6-12 years of age the starting dose is recommended to be 110 mcg/day administered as 1-spray, once daily in each nostril. If the response is not satisfactory then the dose may be increased to 220 mcg/day, which is 2-sprays in each nostril. In patients > 12 years of age and adults the starting dose of brand or generic Nasacort AQ is recommended to be 220 mcg/day; 2-sprays in each nostril. Once the desired effect is achieved then the dose may be reduced to 110 mcg/day.
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