This medication is used to treat skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, allergies, and rash. Mometasone decreases swelling (inflammation), itching, and redness. Mometasone is a medium-strength corticosteroid. This medication is available in several forms including cream, ointment, and lotion (solution).
Mometasone Furoate is a corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory activity. The precise mechanism of corticosteroid action on allergic rhinitis is not known. Corticosteroids have been shown to have a wide range of effects on multiple cell types (e.g., mast cells, eosinophils, neutrophils, macrophages, and lymphocytes) and mediators (e.g., histamine, eicosanoids, leukotrienes, and cytokines) involved in inflammation.
NASAL Treatment 6 prophylaxis of allergic rhinitis: Adult: 100 mcg in each nostril once daily, increased to 200 mcg into each nostril once daily if needed. Maintenance: 50 mcg in each nostril daily. Child: 2-11 yr: 50 mcg in each nostril daily; 12 yr: 100 mcg in each nostril daily. Nasal polyps: Adult: 1 00 mcg in each nostril once daily; may increase to bid after 5-6 wk if needed.
There are no drug interactions of note with Mometasone Furoate.
Discontinue If irritation or sensitisation occurs. Systemic absorption increases when area of application is extensive or an occlusive dressing is used. Pregnancy & lactation. DM, hepatic & renal diseases, myasthenia gravis, CV disease, ocular diseases, osteoporosis, GI diseases, history of seizure disorders. Not for status asthmaticus or relief of acute bronchospasm. Requires dosage adjustments w/ thyroid status. May reduce growth velocity in children; monitor growth. Taper withdrawal.
Nasal/Oral inhalation: Headache, fatigue, depression; musculoskeletal pain, arthalgia; sinusitis, rhinitis, upper resp infection, pharyngitis, cough, epistaxis; viral infection, nasal & oral candidiasis; chest pain; abdominal pain, dry throat, vomiting, diarrhoea, dyspepsia, flatulence, gastroenteritis, nausea, vomiting; dysmenorrhoea; back pain, myalgia; conjunctivitis; earache, otitis media; asthma, bronchitis, dysphonia; nasal irritation, burning & septal perforation; wheezing; nasal ulcers; growth suppression. Topical: Bacterial skin infection, burning, furunculosis, pruritus, skin atrophy, tingling/stinging, folliculitis, moniliasis, paraesthesia, skin depigmentation, rosacea, cataract, growth suppression. Adrenal suppression, immunosuppression, Kaposi’s sarcoma in prolonged periods, anaphylaxis.
This drug should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. A decision should be made to discontinue breastfeeding or discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.
Store at or below 30°C temperature. Keep away from light and wet place. Keep out of reach of children.
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