Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Flovent HFA as follows: With Flovent HFA nasal spray, remember to prime the unit, when you are starting on a new spray unit or if you have not used your spray unit for atleast 7 days. Before priming the pump, gently shake the unit for 5 seconds. This helps to evenly distribute the medication in the unit and would dispense the appropriate dose of medication [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Flovent HFA as follows: Flovent HFA must be cautiously used in individuals with history of diabetes and poor blood sugar control, as long-term use of Flovent HFA can result in increased insulin resistance and increased synthesis of glucose from sources other than carbohydrates. This can contribute to aggravated blood sugars and can result in poor blood sugar control in diabetics. Individuals can present with signs [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Flovent HFA as follows: If you miss a dose, try taking it at the earliest notice of noncompliance. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the dose scheduled. Do not take an extra dose to try making up for the missed dose, as it can lead to toxicity and serious side-effects with the drug. Notify your doctor and [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Flovent HFA as follows: Flovent HFA should be cautiously administered to individuals with history of congestive heart failure. Flovent HFA, being a steroid, carries the risk of sodium and water retention in the body, which can add extra load to an already failing heart, in individuals with history of congestive heart failure. Closely follow for signs and symptoms of worsening heart failure, such as, episodes [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Flovent HFA as follows: Flovent HFA should be cautiously administered to individuals with history of hypertension and poorly controlled blood pressure numbers. Flovent HFA, being a steroid, carries the risk of sodium and water retention in the body, which contributes towards elevated blood pressure. Closely follow for signs and symptoms of elevated blood pressure, such as, headache, fatigue, nosebleeds, episodes of confusion, diminishing vision, chest [...]