Asmanex Twisthaler (Mometasone Furoate) Drug Center: Guide to Drug Information for Professionals, Patients and Caregivers at RxList

Asmanex Twisthaler

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Asmanex Drug Center

Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

Prescribing Information

For Patients

Asmanex Twisthaler (mometasone furoate) Inhalation Powder is used to prevent asthma attacks. It will not treat an asthma attack that has already begun. Asmanex is a steroid. Common side effects include dry or irritated throat, hoarseness or coughing.

Dosage of Asmanex for patients 12 years and older ranges from 220 mcg taken once daily to 440 mcg taken twice daily. The dose for children 4-11 years of age is 110 mcg taken once daily. The lowest dose that controls symptoms should be used. Asmanex may interact with ketoconazole (Nizoral). Other drugs may interact with Asmanex Twisthaler. Tell your doctor about all prescription and over-the-counter medications and supplements you use. During pregnancy, Asmanex Twisthaler should be used only when prescribed. It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Our Asmanex Twisthaler (mometasone furoate) Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements, and diseases and conditions articles.

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Asmanex Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

ASMANEX TWISTHALER (mometasone furoate) Structural Formula Illustration

Treatment of Asthma

ASMANEX® TWISTHALER® is indicated for the maintenance treatment of asthma as prophylactic therapy in patients 4 years of age and older.

Important Limitations of Use

ASMANEX TWISTHALER (mometasone furoate) is NOT indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm. ASMANEX TWISTHALER is NOT indicated in children less than 4 years of age.

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What is Patient information?

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Asmanex Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

wheezing or breathing problems after using this medication;
skin rash, bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness;
changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in your arms, legs, face, neck, breasts, and waist); or
worsening asthma symptoms.

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Asmanex Consumer Information: Uses

Mometasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work immediately and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed.

Mometasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school....

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Asmanex Twisthaler - User Reviews

Asmanex Twisthaler User Reviews

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