Mometasone inhalation

Generic name: mometasone inhalation [ moe-MET-a-sone ]
Brand names: Asmanex HFA, Asmanex Twisthaler 120 Dose, Asmanex Twisthaler 14 Dose, Asmanex Twisthaler 30 Dose, Asmanex Twisthaler 60 Dose, Asmanex Twisthaler 7 Dose
Dosage forms: inhalation aerosol (100 mcg/inh; 200 mcg/inh; 50 mcg/inh); inhalation aerosol powder (110 mcg/inh; 220 mcg/inh)
Drug class:Inhaled corticosteroids

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Mar 19, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is mometasone inhalation?

Mometasone is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Mometasone inhalation is used to prevent asthma attacks. It will not treat an asthma attack that has already begun.

Mometasone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Mometasone inhalation is not a rescue medicine for asthma attacks. Use only fast-acting inhalation medicine for an attack. Seek medical attention if your breathing problems get worse quickly, or if you think your asthma medications are not working as well.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use mometasone inhalation if you are allergic to mometasone, or to milk proteins.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• liver disease;

• herpes infection of the eyes;

• glaucoma, cataracts, or other vision problems;

• low bone mineral density, osteoporosis; or

• any illness or infection...