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Azmacort Inhaler |
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Azmacort Inhaler 20gm |
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Azmacort Inhaler 20gm |
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Azmacort Inhaler 20gm |
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Azmacort Inhaler Medication
Drug Information
The following information is
intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and
judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare
professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of
the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult
your healthcare professional before using this drug.
If you are switching (or have recently
switched) from oral triamcinolone (or another oral corticosteroid such as
betamethasone, dexamethasone, methylprednisolone, prednisolone, or
prednisone) to triamcinolone inhalation and have an injury, infection, or
severe asthma attack, take a full dose (even if you have been gradually
decreasing your dose) of oral Azmacort Inhale (Triamcinolone) (or the
other oral corticosteroid) and call your doctor for additional
instructions.Carry an identification card that indicates that you may need
to take supplementary doses (write down the full dose you took before
gradually decreasing it) of the corticosteroid during periods of stress
(injuries, infections, and severe asthma attacks). Ask your pharmacist or
doctor how to obtain this card. List your name, medical problems, drugs
and dosages, and doctor's name and telephone number on the card.
Online Azmacort Inhaler Use Indication:
Azmacort Inhale (Triamcinolone) comes
as an aerosol to use by oral inhalation. It usually is inhaled three or
four times a day at evenly spaced intervals. Follow the directions on your
prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain
any part you do not understand. Use Azmacort Inhale (Triamcinolone)
exactly as directed. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often
than prescribed by your doctor.
Azmacort Inhale (Triamcinolone) controls symptoms of asthma and other lung
diseases but does not cure them. Continue to use Azmacort Inhale
(Triamcinolone) even if you feel well. Do not stop using Azmacort Inhale
(Triamcinolone) without talking to your doctor.
Before you use the Azmacort Inhale (Triamcinolone) inhaler the first time,
read the written instructions that come with it. Ask your doctor,
pharmacist, or respiratory therapist to demonstrate the proper technique.
Practice using the inhaler while in his or her presence.
To use the inhaler, follow these steps:
Shake the inhaler well.
Remove the protective cap.
Exhale (breathe out) as completely as possible through your nose while
keeping your mouth shut.
Open Mouth Technique: Open your mouth wide, and place the open end of the
mouthpiece about 1-2 inches from your mouth. Closed Mouth Technique: Place
the open end of the mouthpiece well into your mouth, past your front
teeth. Close your lips tightly around the mouthpiece.
Take a slow, deep breath through the mouthpiece and, at the same time,
press down on the container to spray the medication into your mouth. Be
sure that the mist goes into your throat and is not blocked by your teeth
or tongue. Adults giving the treatment to young children may hold the
child's nose closed to be sure that the medication goes into the child's
throat.
Hold your breath for 5-10 seconds, remove the inhaler, and exhale slowly
through your nose or mouth. If you take 2 puffs, wait 2 minutes and shake
the inhaler well before taking the second puff.
Replace the protective cap on the inhaler. After each treatment, rinse
your mouth with water or mouthwash.
If you have difficulty getting the medication into your lungs, a spacer (a
special device that attaches to the inhaler) may help; ask your doctor,
pharmacist, or respiratory therapist.
Precautions on using Azmacort
Inhaler
Before using Azmacort Inhale (Triamcinolone),
tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Azmacort Inhale
(Triamcinolone) or any other drugs.
tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription
medications you are taking, especially arthritis medications, aspirin,
digoxin (Lanoxin), diuretics ('water pills'), estrogen (Premarin),
ketoconazole (Nizoral), oral contraceptives, phenobarbital, phenytoin (Dilantin),
rifampin (Rifadin), theophylline (Theo-Dur), and vitamins.
if you have a fungal infection (other than on your skin), do not take
Azmacort Inhale (Triamcinolone) without talking to your doctor.
tell your doctor if you have or have ever had liver, kidney, intestinal,
or heart disease; diabetes; an underactive thyroid gland; high blood
pressure; mental illness; myasthenia gravis; osteoporosis; herpes eye
infection; seizures; or ulcers.
tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are
breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using Azmacort Inhale
(Triamcinolone), call your doctor.
if you have a history of ulcers or take large doses of aspirin or other
arthritis medication, limit your consumption of alcoholic beverages while
taking this drug. Azmacort Inhale (Triamcinolone) makes your stomach and
intestines more susceptible to the irritating effects of alcohol, aspirin,
and certain arthritis medications. This effect increases your risk of
ulcers.
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