MOMETASONE FUROATE + FORMOTEROL FUMARATE DIHYDRATE

Formoterol is a long-acting bronchodilator that relaxes muscles in the airways to improve breathing.

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

Uses

It is indicated for the maintenance treatment of asthma in adults and children 12 years of age and older whose asthma is not well controlled on low- or medium-dose corticosteroids, or whose disease clearly warrants combination therapy.

Warnings

Do not use this drug to treat an asthma attack that has already begun because it will not work fast enough. Talk with your doctor if any of your asthma medications do not seem to work as well in treating or preventing attacks.

Side Effects

Seek medical attention if you have any of these signs of allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

Sores Or White Patches In Your Mouth Or Throat
Wheezing, Choking Or Other Breathing Problems
Blurred Vision, Eye Pain, Or Seeing Halos Around Lights
Changes In The Shape Or Location Of Body Fat (Especially in your Arms, Legs, Face, Neck, Breasts, and Waist);
Low Potassium (Confusion, Uneven Heart Rate, Extreme Thirst, Increased Urination, Leg Discomfort, Muscle Weakness Or Limp Feeling;
Chest Pain, Fast Or Pounding Heartbeats, Tremors, Restless Feeling, Seizure
Increased Thirst Or Hunger, Urinating More Than Usual
Worsening Asthma Symptoms.

Less serious side effects may include:

Headache
Stuffy Nose, Sinus Pain, Sore Throat
Changes In Menstrual Periods
Hoarseness Or Deepened Voice
Dizziness, Anxiety, Headache
Sleep Problems (Insomnia)
Back Pain, Muscle Cramps
Sore Throat, Dry Mouth, Cough, Stuffy Nose
Skin Rash, Itching

Precautions

Precautions

Long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonists increase the risk of asthma-related death.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to mometasone or formoterol; or to arformoterol; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can trigger allergic reactions or other problems.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:

Current/Past Infections (Such As Tuberculosis, Herpes)
High Blood Pressure
Heart Disease (Such As Chest Pain, Heart Attack, Irregular Heartbeat)
Overactive Thyroid (Hyperthyroidism)
Seizures
Bone Loss (Osteoporosis)
Eye Problems (Such As Cataracts, Glaucoma)
Diabetes
Swelling Of An Artery (Aneurysm)
A Certain Tumor Of The Adrenal Gland

Interactions

The following should be used with caution when used along with this drug:

Strong cytochrome P450 3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir). It should be used with caution because it may cause increased systemic corticosteroid effects.
Adrenergic agents. Additional adrenergic drugs may potentiate sympathetic effects.
Xanthine derivatives and diuretics- May potentiate ECG changes and/or hypokalemia.
MAO inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants, and drugs that prolong QTc interval. It may potentiate effect on the cardiovascular system.
Beta-blockers when medically necessary. May decrease effectiveness and produce severe bronchospasm.

Overdose & Brands

Call emergency hotline if someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing. Overdose symptoms may include nervousness, dry mouth, nausea, sleep problems (insomnia), tremors, muscle cramps, chest pain, fast or pounding heartbeats, feeling weak or light-headed, fainting, or seizure (convulsions).

Available brands:

Dulera