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- Medical Author : Dr. Vinod Katiboina, Pharm. D.
- Medical Reviewer : Divya Jacob, Pharm. D.
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What Is Mometasone Inhaled and How Does It Work?
Mometasone Inhaled is a prescription medication used to treat the symptoms of Asthma.
- Mometasone Inhaled is available under the following different brand names: Asmanex Twisthaler, Asmanex HFA
What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Mometasone Inhaled?
Common side effects of Mometasone Inhaled include:
- increased sinus allergy (runny nose, stuffy nose, sinus pain),
- sore throat,
- nosebleed,
- headache,
- muscle or bone pain,
- back pain,
- flu symptoms,
- upset stomach,
- menstrual pain,
- hoarseness, and
- deepened voice
Serious side effects of Mometasone Inhaled include:
- hives,
- difficulty breathing,
- swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat,
- wheezing,
- choking,
- other breathing problems after using the medication,
- blurred vision,
- tunnel vision,
- eye pain,
- seeing halos around lights,
- changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in the arms, legs, face, neck, breast, and waist),
- worsening asthma symptoms,
- sores or white patches in the mouth or throat,
- trouble swallowing,
- extreme tiredness or weakness,
- nausea,
- vomiting, and
- lightheadedness
Rare side effects of Mometasone Inhaled include:
- none
Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:
- Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors;
- Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
- Serious heart symptoms include fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out.
This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.