The Basics
What is Fluticasone, Inhaled?
Used to prevent difficulty breathing, chest tightness, wheezing, and coughing caused by asthma in adults and children.
Brand names for Fluticasone, Inhaled
N/A
How Fluticasone, Inhaled is classified
Anti-Allergic Agents, Anti-Asthmatic Agents, Corticosteroids – Inhaled, Glucocorticoids
Fluticasone, Inhaled During Pregnancy
Fluticasone, Inhaled pregnancy category
Category N/ANote that the FDA has deprecated the use of pregnancy categories, so for some medications, this information isn’t available. We still think it’s useful to list historical info, however, given what a common proxy this has been in the past.
What we know about taking Fluticasone, Inhaled while pregnant
Is fluticasone nasal spray safe during pregnancy? Can you take fluoxetine while pregnant? Relevant published information on using fluticasone nasal spray while pregnant was not found as of the revision date.
Taking Fluticasone, Inhaled While Breastfeeding
What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Fluticasone, Inhaled?
Although not measured, the amounts of inhaled corticosteroids absorbed into the maternal bloodstream and excreted into breastmilk are probably too small to affect a breastfed infant. Reviewers and an expert panel consider inhaled corticosteroids acceptable to use during breastfeeding.[1][2][3]
Maternal / infant drug levels
Although not measured, the amounts of inhaled corticosteroids absorbed into the maternal bloodstream and excreted into breastmilk are probably too small to affect a breastfed infant. Reviewers and an expert panel consider inhaled corticosteroids acceptable to use during breastfeeding.[1][2][3]
Possible effects of Fluticasone, Inhaled on milk supply
Relevant published information on using fluoxetine while breastfeeding was not found as of the revision date.
Possible alternatives to Fluticasone, Inhaled
(Inhaled) Beclomethasone.
List of References
Lactation sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/1. Greenberger PA, Patterson R. The management of asthma during pregnancy and lactation. Clin Rev Allergy. 1987;5:317-24. PMID: 3319123
2. Ellsworth A. Pharmacotherapy of asthma while breastfeeding. J Hum Lact. 1994;10:39-41. PMID: 7619245
3. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Asthma Education and Prevention Program Asthma and Pregnancy Working Group. NAEPP expert panel report. Managing asthma during pregnancy: recommendations for pharmacologic treatment-2004 update. 2004;1-57. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/prof/lung/asthma/astpreg.htm
Disclaimer: This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult your healthcare provider with any questions.
