Kumar D

Kumar D

India

Publications
  • Research Article
    Is the Effect and Safety of Single Daily Dose of Fluticasone Nasal Spray Better than Alternate Day Regimen in Allergic Rhinitis?
    Author(s): Gupta Y, Anand TS, Garg S and Kumar DGupta Y, Anand TS, Garg S and Kumar D

    Introduction: The goal of corticosteroid therapy is to maximize efficacy, minimize potential systemic side effects, and improve patient adherence. Factors that will potentially improve adherence to treatment and differentiate the intranasal corticosteroids are dosing regimens, patient preference and cost effectiveness. Aim and objective: To study and compare the efficacy and safety of daily versus alternate day regimen of fluticasone nasal spray. Materials and methods: A prospective, randomized comparative study was done at a tertiary care hospital which included 80 patients of symptomatic allergic rhinitis with symptoms of at least one-year duration; divided into two groups; Group A patients received once daily fluticasone furoate nasal spray for 8 weeks along with levocetirizine for 7 days. Group B patients received alternate day fluticasone furoate nasal spray for 8 weeks along with l.. View More»
    DOI: 10.4172/2161-1459.1000226

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