Comparing Fluticasone Nasal vs Levocetirizine
Fluticasone nasal | Levocetirizine |
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Fluticasone nasal | Levocetirizine |
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Prescription and OTC
Fluticasone nasal spray reduces inflammation and nasal symptoms associated with rhinitis; however, it may take up to three days for the full effects to be seen. There are several brands of... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Urticaria, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies, Food Allergies. levocetirizine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Allergic Rhinitis
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Fluticasone nasal has an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from a total of 331 ratings on Drugs.com. 40% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 46% reported a negative effect. |
Levocetirizine has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 343 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 40% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: fluticasone nasal side effects in more detail. |
See also: levocetirizine side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Flonase, Flonase Allergy Relief, Flonase Sensimist, Ticanase, Xhance | Xyzal, Xyzal Allergy 24HR | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
8 hours |
8 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 50 drugs are known to interact with fluticasone nasal:
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A total of 256 drugs are known to interact with levocetirizine:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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N/A |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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