Patient was educated on side effects of using Flonase as follows: Osteoporosis Chronic use of steroid medication, such as, Flonase, can result in osteoporosis with weakening of the skeletal framework. This can result in bone pain and pathological fractures, even at the slightest injury. Hypokalemia Chronic use of Flonase can result in loss of potassium ion and hypokalemia. Low blood levels of potassium ion can result in symptoms such as, irregular heartbeat, palpitations, dizziness, tingling, [...]

Patient was educated on side effects of using Flonase as follows: Hypertension Flonase use can result in retention of sodium and water and cause elevated blood pressure, edema, and acute weight gain. This can be a serious issue, especially in individuals with history of hypertension, heart disease, episodes of chest pain, and stroke. Poor vision and glaucoma Retention of fluid, secondary to Flonase use, can be dangerous in individuals with history of glaucoma. This can [...]

Patient was educated on side effects of using Flonase as follows: Nasal ulceration and bleeding Flonase use can result in nasal crusting and ulceration, thus contributing to episodes of nasal bleeding. Prolonged inhalation of Flonase can also contribute to progressive thinning of the cartilage in the nasal septum and lead to perforation of the nasal cartilage. Also, being a steroid, Flonase is also anti-inflammatory, opposes natural body defenses and thereby, contributes to poor wound healing. [...]

Patient was educated on side effects of using Flonase as follows: General allergic reactions Flonase use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with flonase, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Flonase as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Do not change the dose on this medication without consulting your doctor. Flonase is mainly administered as a spray, inhaled via the nasal route, for management of inflammatory symptoms during flare-up of allergies. Flonase could also be administered as an aerosol, inhaled via the mouth, to control the release of chemical mediators of inflammation, control the mucus [...]