Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Flovent as follows:
- Gargle and rinse the mouth with water after every dose of Flovent inhalation. Spit out this water after rinsing and do not swallow. This helps prevent opportunistic candida infection in the oral cavity.
- Diabetics using Flovent inhalations should keep a close watch on everyday blood sugar readings. Poor blood sugar control can result from Flovent inhalations and should be reported to the physician, so that, a change in plan could be made accordingly.
- Hypertensive patients using Flovent inhalations should keep a close watch on everyday blood pressure readings. Flovent use can result in fluid retention, elevated blood pressures, edema, and acute weight gain and should be reported to the physician for further investigation, so that, a change in plan could be made accordingly.
