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Uses of Flonase
 
Flonase is also known by the generic name Fluticasone


USES:
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round, allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling (inflammation) in the nasal passages.


Uses of Astelin
 
Astelin is also known by the generic name Azelastine


USES:
Azelastine is used to relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by seasonal allergies and other allergic conditions. This medication is an antihistamine. It works by blocking certain natural substances called histamines that are responsible for allergic symptoms.


Flonase and Astelin Have 3 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common
 
Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Flonase and Astelin.
Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Flonase and Astelin.
Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Flonase and Astelin.
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Flonase Has 13 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Astelin
 
Critical Seriousness - Dizzy - Dizziness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flonase but not Astelin.
Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flonase but not Astelin.
Critical Seriousness - Contact Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flonase but not Astelin.
Critical Seriousness - Nasal Infection due to the Fungus Candida Albicans - Nasal Candidiasis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flonase but not Astelin.
Critical Seriousness - Cataracts is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flonase but not Astelin.
Critical Seriousness - Perforation of the Wall that Divides the Nose - Nasal Septal Perforation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flonase but not Astelin.
Critical Seriousness - Sores In the Nose - Nasal Lesions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flonase but not Astelin.
Critical Seriousness - Bronchitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flonase but not Astelin.
Critical Seriousness - Increased Pressure in Eyes - Glaucoma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flonase but not Astelin.
Critical Seriousness - Injury to a Mucous Membrane - Disorder of Mucous Membrane is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flonase but not Astelin.
Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flonase but not Astelin.
Critical Seriousness - Fungal Yeast Infection of the Throat - Pharyngeal Candidiasis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flonase but not Astelin.
Critical Seriousness - Wheezing is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flonase but not Astelin.
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Astelin Has 10 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Flonase
 
Critical Seriousness - Pain in the Eye - Ocular Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flonase but not Astelin.
Critical Seriousness - Bloody Urine - Hematuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flonase but not Astelin.
Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flonase but not Astelin.
Critical Seriousness - Blurred Vision is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flonase but not Astelin.
Critical Seriousness - Problems with Eyesight - Visual Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flonase but not Astelin.
Critical Seriousness - Red Eyes - Ocular Redness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flonase but not Astelin.
Critical Seriousness - Painful, Red or Swollen Mouth - Stomatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flonase but not Astelin.
Critical Seriousness - Bronchospasm - Bronchospastic Pulmonary Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flonase but not Astelin.
Critical Seriousness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flonase but not Astelin.
Critical Seriousness - Cough is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flonase but not Astelin.
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Flonase and Astelin Have 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common
 
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Flonase Has 5 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Astelin
 
Throat Irritation - Pharyngitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Flonase but not Astelin.
Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Flonase but not Astelin.
Nosebleed - Epistaxis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Flonase but not Astelin.
Irritation of the Inside of the Nose - Nasal Passage Irritation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Flonase but not Astelin.
Dryness of the Nose - Dry Nose is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Flonase but not Astelin.
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Astelin Has 2 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Astelin
 
Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Astelin but not Flonase.
Taste Problems - Dysgeusia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Astelin but not Flonase.
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Flonase and Astelin Treat 1 Conditions in Common
 
Inflammation of the Nose due to an Allergy - Allergic Rhinitis is treated by both Flonase and Astelin.

Flonase has 18 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Flonase.

Flonase Nasal Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Relative Contraindications 

Acute Tuberculosis - Active Tuberculosis is a contraindication of Flonase.

Epistaxis - Nosebleed is a contraindication of Flonase.

Measles is a contraindication of Flonase.

Nasal Septal Perforation - Perforation of the Wall that Divides the Nose is a contraindication of Flonase.

Nasal Septal Ulcers - Ulcer of the Wall Dividing the Nose is a contraindication of Flonase.

Nasal Trauma - Injury to the Nose is a contraindication of Flonase.

Ocular Herpes Simplex - Herpes Simplex Infection of the Eye is a contraindication of Flonase.

Operation on Nose is a contraindication of Flonase.

Varicella Zoster Virus Infection - Infection caused by the Varicella Zoster Virus is a contraindication of Flonase.

Contraindication Warnings 

Adrenocortical Insufficiency - Decreased Function of the Adrenal Gland is a contraindication of Flonase.

Cataracts is a contraindication of Flonase.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Flonase.

Glaucoma - Increased Pressure in Eyes is a contraindication of Flonase.

Inactive Tuberculosis is a contraindication of Flonase.

Nasal Candidiasis - Nasal Infection due to the Fungus Candida Albicans is a contraindication of Flonase.

Parasitic Infection - Infection due to a Parasite is a contraindication of Flonase.

Untreated Bacterial Infection - Untreated Infection caused by Bacteria is a contraindication of Flonase.

Untreated Fungal Infection - Untreated Infection caused by a Fungus is a contraindication of Flonase.

Astelin has 2 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Astelin.

Astelin Nasal Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Contraindication Warnings 

Drowsy - Drowsiness is a contraindication of Astelin.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Astelin.
Flonase - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Astelin - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

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