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Fluticasone propionate

Generic Name
Fluticasone propionate
Brand Names
Advair, Airduo, Airduo Respiclick, Aller-flo, Armonair, Beser, Cutivate, Dymista, Flonase, Flovent, Fluticare, Ticanase, Wixela, Xhance
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C25H31F3O5S
CAS Number
80474-14-2
Unique Ingredient Identifier
O2GMZ0LF5W
Background

Fluticasone propionate is a synthetic glucocorticoid. These drugs are available as inhalers, nasal, sprays, and topical treatments for various inflammatory indications. Fluticasone propionate was first approved in 1990.

Indication

Fluticasone propionate is indicated as an inhaler for the treatment and management of asthma by prophylaxisas well as inflammatory and pruritic dermatoses. Fluticasone propionate nasal spray is indicated for managing allergic and nonallergic rhinitis.

Associated Conditions
Allergic Rhinitis (AR), Allergy to Animal Dander, Allergy to Mold, Allergy to Tree Pollen, Asthma, Bacterial Sinusitis, Chronic Bronchitis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Chronic Sinusitis, Dermatitis, Emphysema, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, House Dust Mite Allergy, House dust allergy, Itching of the nose, Nasal Congestion, Non-Allergic Rhinitis, Rhinitis, Rhinitis Perennial, Rhinorrhoea, Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis, Sneezing, Moderate, severe Perennial Allergic Rhinitis (PAR), Moderate, severe Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
Associated Therapies
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