User:Mr. Ibrahem/Mometasone/formoterol
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| Combination of | |
|---|---|
| Mometasone furoate | Corticosteroid |
| Formoterol fumarate | Long-acting β2 adrenoreceptor agonist (LABA) |
| Clinical data | |
| Trade names | Zenhale, Dulera, others |
| AHFS/Drugs.com | FDA Professional Drug Information |
| License data | |
| Routes of administration | Inhalation (MDI) |
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Mometasone/formoterol, sold under the brand name Dulera among others, is a combination medication used in the long-term treatment of asthma.[2] It contains mometasone a steroid and formoterol a long-acting beta agonist.[2] It is only recommended in those in who an inhaled steroid is not sufficient.[2] It is used by inhalation.[2] It should not be used for sudden worsening of asthma.[2]
Common side effect include headache and sinusitis.[2] More serious side effects may include thrush, immunosuppression, allergic reactions, and cataracts.[2] Use is not recommended in those less than 12 years of age.[2] It has not been studied during pregnancy or breastfeeding.[2] Mometasone works by decreasing inflammation well formoterol works by relaxing smooth muscle in the airways.[2]
The combination was approved for medical use in the United States in 2010.[2] No generic version is available as of 2019.[3] In the United States the wholesale cost of a puffer is about US$202 as of 2019.[4] In 2017, it was the 243rd most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than one million prescriptions.[5][6] It is not approved for use in Europe.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ "WHOCC - ATC/DDD Index". www.whocc.no. Retrieved 9 September 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Dulera- mometasone furoate and formoterol fumarate dihydrate aerosol". DailyMed. 12 August 2019. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
- ^ "Dulera Prices, Coupons & Patient Assistance Programs". Drugs.com. Retrieved 19 April 2019.
- ^ "NADAC as of 2019-02-27". Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
- ^ "The Top 300 of 2020". ClinCalc. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
- ^ "Formoterol Fumarate; Mometasone Furoate - Drug Usage Statistics". ClinCalc. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
- ^ "Withdrawal of the marketing authorisation application for Zenhale (mometasone furoate/formoterol fumarate) Questions and Answers" (PDF). European Medicines Agency.