Asmanex HFA
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
Drug class:Inhaled corticosteroids
What is Asmanex HFA?
Mometasone is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.
Asmanex HFA 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
Asmanex HFA 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 Asmanex HFA if you are allergic to mometasone, or to milk proteins.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
herpes infection of the eyes;
glaucoma, cataracts, or other vision problems;
low bone mineral density, osteoporosis; or
any illness or infection, including tuberculosis.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. However, having untreated or uncontrolled asthma during pregnancy may cause complications such as low birth weight, premature birth, or eclampsia (dangerously high blood pressure that can lead to medical problems in both mother and baby). The benefit of treating asthma may outweigh any risks to the baby.
It may not be safe to breastfeed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.
Do not give this medicine to a child younger than 4 years old. Asmanex HFA should not be given to a child younger than 5 years old.
Long-term use of steroids may lead to bone loss (osteoporosis), especially if you smoke, if you do not exercise, if you do not get enough vitamin D or calcium in your diet, or if you have a family history of osteoporosis. Talk with your doctor about your risk of osteoporosis.
How should I use Asmanex HFA?
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