Manufacturer: Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
MRP: Rs. 334.50
Unit Price: Rs. 334.50
Package Price: Rs. 334.50 (Qty.: 1)
Package Form: packet
Medicine Form: ml of nasal spray
What is Avamys?
Avamys is a steroid which is used in the form of nasal spray to control allergic disorders affecting the nasal apparatus. The drug acts due to its capability of curbing inflammatory and allergic responses.
Composition of Avamys:
Avamys consists of Fluticasone furoate which is a glucocorticoid. It is the active ingredient of Avamys and is responsible for controlling the inflammatory responses which accompany various health disorders. There are other inactive ingredients which help Fluticasone furoate to exert its therapeutic effects. These ingredients do not hamper the medicinal action of the drug.
What is Avamys Used for?
Avamys is used to treat several inflammatory and allergic health disorders. Some of the illnesses which respond well to Avamys are mentioned below:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Asthma
- Allergic bronchitis
- Swollen nasal turbinates
- Inflammation of nasal mucosa
Patients should not start Avamys for any of the above mentioned disorders without a physician's advice. The medicine contains steroids and could have side effects if consumed without prescription or in a wrong manner. These side effects have been mentioned in the next section.
Side Effects of Avamys:
Avamys is likely to cause the following side effects if patients are hypersensitive to the drug, or if the drug is consumed without any clinical indication:
- Back pain
- Cough of unexplained origin
- Nasal irritation
- Nose bleeds
- Altered blood levels of cholesterol
- Sensation of heaviness in the nose and sinuses
- Headache
If these side effects or any other unpleasant effects are experienced after using Avamys, patients should contact their doctor immediately. Initiation of prompt treatment will lead to lesser health damage.
Precautions for Avamys Consumption:
Reading and following the instructions given below will help to enhance the therapeutic action of Avamys nasal spray. These instructions also help to keep unwanted side effects of the drug at bay.
- Avamys nasal spray is only used for treatment of respiratory disorders. Its therapeutic effect will not be evident on any other systemic disorder.
- Pediatrician's advice should be taken before administering Avamys to children.
- Avamys will not show its therapeutic effect if used as a local application to treat skin ailments.
- It is inadvisable to consume Avamys orally to treat throat or lung disorders.
- Patients who are on contraceptive pills should consult with a gynecologist if they are required to use Avamys nasal spray.
- Patients who suffer from high blood pressure, kidney disorders, liver dysfunction, should not use Avamys nasal spray unless the doctor advises them to do so.
Apart from this, patients may also be advised to follow other restrictions while using Avamys nasal spray. It is helpful in maximizing the therapeutic effect of the drug.
Avamys Alternatives:
Following is a list of drugs which have similar chemical composition and therapeutic effect to Avamys:
- Flixonase nasal spray
- Flonase nasal spray
- Veramyst nasal spray
The above mentioned nasal sprays should not be used as a substitute to Avamys, unless the doctor advises to do so.
Avamys FAQs:
- Is Avamys safe to be used during pregnancy?
Avamys can safely be used by pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers. There is not risk of any harm being done to the mother or baby. - Can all children be given Avamys nasal spray?
Children below the age of 5 years should not be given Avamys nasal spray unless the doctor advises to do so.
