What is Asmanex: Uses, Warnings & Interactions
Asmanex is an inhaled corticosteroid used to prevent and control asthma symptoms in people aged 4 years and older.
Asmanex overview
BRAND NAMES:
Asmanex
Asmanex Twisthaler
Generic Names:
Mometasone
Mometasone furoate inhaled
Uses:
Therapeutic Classes:
Forms:
Inhalation powder
Inhalation spray
How it’s taken:
Inhaled by mouth
What is Asmanex used for?
Prevention of asthma symptoms.
Control of asthma symptoms.
Asmanex is not a rescue inhaler. It should not be used to treat an asthma attack.
What form(s) does Asmanex come in
Inhaled powder
Inhaled spray
What are common Asmanex doses?
110 mcg
220 mcg
Common Asmanex prescriptions
Asmanex
1 aerosol powder breath activated inhalerAsmanex
110mcg/act (30 inhalations) inhalerAsmanex
220mcg/act (120 inhalations) inhalerAsmanex
220mcg/act (30 inhalations) inhalerAsmanex
220mcg/act (60 inhalations) inhaler
How to take Asmanex
Inhale rapidly and deeply.
Rinse your mouth with water and spit out the contents without swallowing after administration.
What to do if you miss a dose of Asmanex
Asmanex contraindications
People with acute severe asthma.
People with a sensitivity or allergy to milk proteins or any other ingredients of Asmanex.
Asmanex warnings
Asmanex interactions
Use Asmanex with caution in people taking strong cytochrome P450 3A4 inhibitors (i.e., ritonavir). The interaction may increase systemic corticosteroid effects.
Asmanex side effects
Common side effects:
Headache
Allergic rhinitis
Sore throat
Upper respiratory tract infection
Sinus infection
Oral thrush
Menstrual cramps
Musculoskeletal pain
Back pain
Indigestion
Sources:
Asmanex prescribing information, Organon
Asmanex patient information, Organon
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