Inhalador de fluticasona

About fluticasone inhalers

Los inhaladores son el principal tratamiento para el asma. El medicamento que contiene el inhalador va directamente a las vías respiratorias al inspirar. Esto significa que se tratan las vías respiratorias y los pulmones, pero el resto del cuerpo recibe poca cantidad del medicamento.

Fluticasone is a preventer inhaler. Use it every day to prevent your symptoms from developing. Steroids like fluticasone work by reducing the inflammation in your airways. When the inflammation has gone, your airways are much less likely to become narrow and cause symptoms such as wheezing.

Fluticasone is available on its own in an inhaler, and also in combination with other medicines, such as salmeterol, formoterol or vilanterol. These are medicines which also help to control the symptoms of asthma.

Before using a fluticasone inhaler

Some medicines are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and sometimes a medicine may only be used if extra care is taken. For these reasons, before you start using a fluticasone inhaler it is important that your doctor knows:

• Si estás embarazada, esperando un bebé o dando el pecho. Esto se debe a que es especialmente importante que su asma esté bien controlada si está esperando un bebé, y su médico querrá aconsejarle sobre su cuidado.

• If you have an infection in your eyes or mouth, or a chest infection.

• Si alguna vez ha padecido tuberculosis pulmonar (TB).

• Si toma o utiliza otros medicamentos. Esto incluye cualquier medicamento que esté tomando y que pueda adquirirse sin receta, así como medicamentos a base de plantas y complementarios.

• Si alguna vez ha tenido una reacción alérgica a un medicamento.

How to use a fluticasone inhaler

• Before you start this treatment, read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet from inside your pack and any other printed information you are given. The manufacturer's leaflet will give you more information about the specific brand of fluticasone inhaler you have been given, and a full list of side-effects which you may experience from using it.

• Use the inhaler twice daily unless you have been told otherwise. Your doctor will tell you how many puffs to use each time. Try to use it at the same times each day, as this will help you to remember to use it regularly. Make sure you know how to use your inhaler device properly. If you are not sure, ask your nurse, doctor or pharmacist to show you.

• A algunas personas que utilizan inhaladores de esteroides les puede doler la parte posterior de la garganta. Si se enjuaga la boca con agua y se cepilla los dientes después de utilizar el inhalador, es menos probable que esto ocurra.

• Su médico puede darle un dispositivo espaciador para que lo utilice con su inhalador. Un dispositivo espaciador puede ser especialmente útil para los niños y las personas que tienen dificultades para coordinar la inhalación y la presión del inhalador. Le ayudará a asegurarse de que el medicamento llega correctamente a los pulmones. Su médico, enfermera o farmacéutico podrán aconsejarle sobre el uso del dispositivo.

Aproveche al máximo su tratamiento

• Fluticasone is a preventer inhaler which needs to be used regularly in order to have an effect. It takes a few days for the steroid in the inhaler to build up its effect.

• Fluticasone inhalers will not give you immediate relief if you are having an asthma attack - you will need to use a reliever inhaler to ease the symptoms of an attack.

• If after using the inhaler for the first time your breathing becomes worse or you suddenly start to wheeze, let your doctor know straightaway. Your doctor will want to change the type of inhaler to one more suited to you.

• Es útil recordar el color del inhalador y la marca. Esto puede ser importante si necesita ver a un médico que no tiene su historial médico (por ejemplo, si está de vacaciones o fuera del horario normal de apertura de su consulta).

• Keep your regular appointments with your doctor or asthma clinic. This is so your doctor can review your treatment. If at any time you find that your asthma symptoms are getting worse or that you need to use a reliever inhaler more regularly, contact your doctor or nurse for advice straightaway.

• If you are using a high dose of fluticasone, you will also be given a steroid card. You are advised to carry the card with you at all times in case you need any treatment by a doctor who does not have your medical records available.

• Continue to use your fluticasone inhaler regularly. Do not stop using it abruptly, as this can make you feel unwell and cause your symptoms to return suddenly.

• No fume. Fumar puede irritar y dañar gravemente sus pulmones. Empeorará su enfermedad y reducirá los efectos beneficiosos de sus inhaladores.

• If you have diabetes, tell your doctor if you notice any change in your blood glucose tests, as fluticasone may affect the levels of sugar in your blood.

Can fluticasone inhalers cause problems?

Along with their useful effects, inhalers like most medicines can cause unwanted side-effects although not everyone experiences them. The table below contains some of the most common ones associated with fluticasone. You will find a full list in the manufacturer's information leaflet supplied with your inhaler. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following continue or become troublesome.

Using high doses of inhaled steroids over a long time may aggravate mental health problems, and also be a risk factor for some eye problems and for 'thinning' of the bones (osteoporosis). Also, children who use an inhaled steroid over a long time should have their growth monitored. If you are concerned about any of these rare effects, you should discuss them with your doctor.

If you experience any other symptoms which you think may be due to the inhaler, speak with your doctor or pharmacist.

How to store fluticasone inhalers

• Mantenga todos los medicamentos fuera del alcance y de la vista de los niños.

• Almacenar en un lugar fresco y seco, lejos del calor y la luz directos.
  

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