What is the brand name for Fluticasone?
The brand name for Fluticasone is Flovent.
PTCE Top 200 · #26
Fluticasone
Flovent
Fluticasone is the generic name for the brand-name drug Flovent. It is an inhaled corticosteroid (ics) used to treat asthma (maintenance). On the PTCE Top 200 drug list, Fluticasone ranks #26 and is one of the most frequently tested respiratory/allergy medications — commonly quizzed on its brand–generic pair, drug class, and key side effects.
| Generic name | Fluticasone |
|---|---|
| Brand name(s) | Flovent |
| Drug class | Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) |
| Class group | Respiratory/Allergy |
| Common use | asthma (maintenance) |
| DEA schedule | Unscheduled |
| Availability | Prescription only (Rx) |
What is Fluticasone used for?
Inhaled corticosteroid for maintenance treatment of asthma (not for acute bronchospasm relief).
What drug class is Fluticasone?
Fluticasone is an Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) in the Respiratory/Allergy group. Knowing the class is the fastest way to predict its uses, side effects, and the brand↔generic pairs the PTCE tests.
Common side effects of Fluticasone
- arrow_rightOral thrush (candidiasis)
- arrow_rightHoarseness
- arrow_rightSore throat
- arrow_rightCough
- arrow_rightHeadache
Major interactions
- arrow_rightStrong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir/cobicistat) can greatly increase systemic steroid exposure → adrenal suppression/Cushingoid effects
- arrow_rightOther immunosuppressants may increase infection risk
Is Fluticasone a controlled substance?
No. Fluticasone is not a federally controlled substance (it is unscheduled by the DEA).
How to remember Fluticasone (PTCE mnemonic)
FLO-vent keeps lungs FLOWING — fluticasone is an ICS controller (not rescue). RINSE mouth after each dose → prevent thrush + hoarseness.
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PTCE exam tip
Fluticasone is an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) — a daily maintenance (controller) inhaler, NOT a rescue inhaler. Rinse the mouth after use to prevent thrush.
Fluticasone FAQ
What is Fluticasone used for?
Fluticasone is used to treat asthma (maintenance). Inhaled corticosteroid for maintenance treatment of asthma (not for acute bronchospasm relief).
What drug class is Fluticasone?
Fluticasone is an Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (Respiratory/Allergy group).
Is Fluticasone a controlled substance?
No. Fluticasone is not a federally controlled substance (it is unscheduled by the DEA).
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