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Aerospan with flunisolide is used to prevent and control symptoms of wheezing or shortness of breath caused by asthma. However, Aerospan can cause some unwanted side effects. Therefore, patients should carefully study and consult a doctor before using.
1. Uses of the drug Aerospan
What is Aerospan? Aerospan is indicated for the prevention and control of shortness of breath or wheezing caused by asthma. It works directly in the lungs to clear the airways by reducing irritation and inflammation in the airways.
Aerospan belongs to the group of corticosteroids that must be used regularly to prevent breathing problems. The drug will not work immediately when used, so do not use Aerospan in cases that help relieve an asthma attack immediately.
2. How to use Aerospan
Aerospan is provided with quite thorough instructions in the instructions for use. However, to ensure the safety and effectiveness of use for the patient, the patient should consult and follow the instructions of the doctor.
When using the drug, shake the box well and the medicine is inhaled by mouth at a dose usually used twice daily or for specific patients should use as prescribed by a doctor.
Dosage of Aerospan depends on the disease condition as well as the patient's response to treatment. For children using the drug, it is necessary to consider the age to have an appropriate dose.
In case the patient has used more than two small doses of each dose, it is advisable to wait at least one minute between inhalations. Simultaneously shake the inhaler between times. Or in case the patient uses other less drugs together with Aerospan, you can wait about 1 minute between using different drugs.
The patient uses the medicine exactly as prescribed and according to the schedule that will bring about effective treatment. However, if you experience any unusual signs or have questions, you should ask your doctor for a more thorough explanation.
In the process of using the drug, the patient needs to monitor the number of inhalations and dispose of the box after using the few times indicated on the package. In addition, the patient should follow the instructions for cleaning the immersion tube, do not use water to wash the metal container, or place any part of the device in water.
In case the patient accidentally takes an overdose of Aerospan than prescribed and has some signs of unwanted side effects, it is necessary to take the patient to the nearest medical facility for emergency treatment. timely support to help patients overcome dangerous situations.
If the patient takes Aerospan and misses a dose, the missed dose can be used as soon as he remembers. However, if the interval between the missed dose and the next dose is close, the patient can skip the missed dose and take the next dose of Aerospan. Patients should also note that it is not recommended to double the dose of Aerospan because it can cause drug overdose and unwanted side effects affecting the patient's condition.
3. Unwanted side effects of the drug Aerospan
Common unwanted side effects of using Aerospan often include dry and sore throat, hoarseness and even an unpleasant odor in the mouth. The patient may experience voice changes. One of the problems that can cause serious effects is that the patient takes the medicine so infrequently that the patient may experience sudden shortness of breath. Because Aerospan works by weakening the body's immune system, it reduces the body's ability to fight infection or can be a risk factor for making an infection worse. If the patient has signs of ear pain, sore throat, fever, chills, contact a doctor immediately. However, long-term or repeated use of the drug can lead to a yeast infection in the mouth. Aerospan may cause rare side effects in some patients, especially with signs such as unusual tiredness, vision problems, bleeding, depression, muscle weakness... These side effects can be irritating and serious, so patients should tell their doctor if they have these signs for timely support. Although when the doctor prescribes a prescription for the use of the drug, the benefits and possible side effects have been evaluated. However, not everyone experiences serious side effects.
4. Some notes when using Aerospan
To limit the situation of possible side effects when using the drug, the patient can note the following points:
Before using Aerospan, the patient should tell the doctor about the medical history such as eye diseases, liver problems, thyroid problems, diabetes, osteoporosis, infections. In addition, the patient also needs to provide the doctor with a list of drugs that have been used before using Aerospan to limit drug interactions that cause side effects. If you have switched from a corticosteroid to Aerospan within the past 12 months, or have been taking a higher-than-normal dose for a long time, it may be difficult for your body to recover. can respond to physical stress. Therefore, before surgery or emergency treatment, you must also provide this information to the treating doctor so that appropriate treatment can be applied. Aerospan can hide signs of infection. So it can make the person's body more likely to get an infection and make an existing infection worse. Aerospan can make the vaccine ineffective, so when using Aerospan, vaccination should not be performed. Aerospan also slows the growth of children if used for a long time, along with asthma also affects the development of children. Therefore, it is necessary to check the nutritional status of children when using Aerospan to avoid adverse effects on the development of children. Aerospan should only be used in very necessary cases with a doctor's prescription for pregnant women. Long-term use of Aerospan by nursing mothers also affects corticosteroid hormone levels. If a newborn has severe vomiting and nausea or diarrhea, the mother should take the baby to the doctor right away. Aerospan can interact with drugs such as aldesleukin... that weaken the body's immune system. Aerospan used in adults may increase the risk of osteoporosis with long-term use. Finally, everyone using Aerospan should be thoroughly researched about its benefits.
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