Azmacort Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Azmacort side effects may include dry mouth, throat irritation, and headache. Rare Azmacort side effects may include cough, nausea, eczema, hoarseness, phlegm, and fungal infection of the mouth and throat.

Azmacort Side Effects Reporting

If you experience any Azmacort side effects not mentioned above you should report it to your primary health care provider or FDA 1-800-FDA-1088 in the United States, Health Canada 1-866-225-0709 in Canada, MHRA 020 3080 6000 in UK, or TGA 1800 020 653 in Australia.

Azmacort is a type of orally inhaled corticosteroids given to treat chronic symptoms of asthma. Main ingredient in Azmacort is Triamcinolone. Azmacort should not be given during an asthma attack as it is used as a preventive drug. Azmacort works by preventing and reducing inflammation in the lungs and bronchial membranes. In order to be effective Azmacort should be used regularly, as directed.

AZMACORT WARNING

Azmacort should not be used during an asthma attack.

Avoid Azmacort if you are allergic or sensitive to corticosteroids.

Pituitary gland suppression may occur when oral corticosteroid is combined with inhaler corticosteroid.

Inform your physician if you have tuberculosis or osteoporosis.

Corticosteroid inhalers like Azmacort are not recommended for children age under 6.

AZMACORT INTERACTION

Use caution when combining oral corticosteroid with Azmacort. Interaction with other drugs has not yet been reported.

AZMACORT AND PREGNANCY

As with any medicine, inform you physician if you are or planning to become pregnant as use of large amount of corticosteroid during pregnancy may retard fetal development.

As a precaution nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed while taking Azmacort.

AZMACORT DOSES

Children 6-12 years:
1-2 inhalations 3-4 times a day. Do not exceed 12 in a 24-hour period.

Adults and Children 12 and older:
2 inhalations 3-4 times a day. Do not exceed 16 in a 24-hour period.

AZMACORT OVERDOSE

In case of Azmacort overdose, seek medical help right away.

If you miss a dose of Azmacort, take it as soon as you can. However, if it is just about time for your next dose, skip the one you forgot and go on with your regular schedule. Never take a double dose.

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