Budesonide

Products Budesonide has been approved in many countries since 1988. It is included in numerous medicinal products. Structure and properties Budesonide (C25H34O6, Mr = 430.5 g/mol) is a racemate and exists as a white, crystalline, odorless, tasteless powder that is practically insoluble in water. Effects Budesonide is anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, and immunosuppressive. Indications Obstructive bronchial disease, … Budesonide

Tixocortolpivalate

Products Tixocortolpivalate is commercially available in combination with neomycin as a nasal spray (Pivalone). It has been approved in many countries since 1986. Structure and properties Tixocortolpivalate (C21H30O4S, Mr = 378.5 g/mol) is a 21-thiosteroid. Effects Tixocortolpivalate (ATC R01AD07) has anti-inflammatory and antiallergic properties. The effects are due to binding to intracellular glucocorticoid receptors. Indications … Tixocortolpivalate

Mometasone Nasal Spray

Products Mometasone nasal spray has been approved in many countries since 1997 (Nasonex, generics). Generic products were approved in 2012 and entered the market in 2013. Mometasone furoate is also used for the treatment of skin conditions and asthma see Mometasone and Mometasone Inhalation. Structure and properties Mometasone (C22H28Cl2O4, Mr = 427.4 g/mol) is present … Mometasone Nasal Spray

Fluticasone

Products The active ingredient fluticasone has been approved in many countries since 1994 and is included in numerous drugs: Powder inhalers (Arnuity Ellipta, Seretide + salmeterol, Relvar Ellipta + vilanterol, Trelegy Ellipta + vilanterol + umeclidinium bromide). Metered dose inhalers (Axotide, Seretide + salmeterol, Flutiform + formoterol). Nasal sprays (Avamys, Nasofan, Dymista + azelastine). Nasal … Fluticasone

Glucocorticoid Nasal Sprays

Effects Nasal glucocorticoids are antiallergic, anti-inflammatory, and decongestant by locally inhibiting the synthesis of inflammatory mediators. They reduce nasal symptoms such as runny or stuffy nose, itching, sneezing, and sneezing, and may also have a beneficial effect on ocular symptoms such as itching, burning, redness, and tearing. In contrast to oral glucocorticoids, there are significantly … Glucocorticoid Nasal Sprays

Blocked Nose

Symptoms The possible symptoms of a stuffy nose include difficult nasal breathing, swelling of the mucous membrane, a feeling of fullness, secretions, crusting, rhinitis, itching, and sneezing. The stuffy nose often occurs at night while lying down and also triggers insomnia, sore throat and headache. Causes A stuffy nose restricts the flow of air through … Blocked Nose

Nasonex®

Definition Nasonex® is a drug that is often used as a nasal spray to treat allergic or inflammatory diseases of the nasopharynx. The active ingredient is called mometasone and belongs to the group of highly effective glucocorticoids. Mometasone is also used in ointments and creams and is thus used locally against allergic or inflammatory skin … Nasonex®

Application areas | Nasonex®

Application areas Nasonex has two main applications. The most important one is allergic rhinitis, which can be seasonal, probably better known as hay fever, or year-round. As the name suggests, it is an allergic reaction in certain months to pollen or grasses, or without a time connection, e.g. to cat hairs or dust mites. Nasonex … Application areas | Nasonex®

Pregnancy Rhinitis

Symptoms Pregnancy rhinitis refers to a stuffy nose and/or runny nose with swollen nasal mucous membranes during pregnancy. The symptoms usually disappear in the first few weeks after the baby is born. Causes The causes are nonallergic or and noninfectious. Therefore, hay fever or cold rhinitis during pregnancy is not pregnancy rhinitis. A hormonal cause … Pregnancy Rhinitis

Nosebleed

Symptoms In a nosebleed, there is active bleeding in the nasal cavity. Blood flows through the nostrils to above the lip and chin. Less commonly, blood drains from the back portion of the nasal cavity into the throat and neck. This causes symptoms such as nausea, bloody vomiting, coughing up blood, and blackening of the … Nosebleed

Budesonide Nasal Spray

Products Budesonide nasal sprays have been approved in many countries since 1995 (Cortinasal, generic). Rhinocort nasal spray has not been marketed since 2018. Sales of the Rhinocort turbuhaler were discontinued in 2020. Structure and properties Budesonide (C25H34O6, Mr = 430.5 g/mol) is a racemate and exists as a white, crystalline, odorless, tasteless powder that is … Budesonide Nasal Spray

Nasal Endoscopy: Treatment, Effect & Risks

Like otoscopy, nasal endoscopy (rhinoscopy) is one of the routine examinations performed by an ENT physician. In order to clarify diseases or even disorders inside the nose, rhinoscopy is used during almost every visit to the ENT physician. What is rhinoscopy? Nasal endoscopy (rhinoscopy) is used to examine the inside of the nose (nasal cavity) … Nasal Endoscopy: Treatment, Effect & Risks