FORMOTEROL+MOMETASONE belongs to the respiratory combination medication primarily used to treat symptoms of asthma. Asthma is a chronic (long-term) respiratory condition in which airways get narrow, swell and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty breathing.
FORMOTEROL+MOMETASONE is a combination of two drugs: Mometasone (corticosteroid) and Formoterol (LABA - long-acting beta-agonists or bronchodilator). Mometasone works by acting inside the nasal passage and airways lining cells and stops releasing certain chemicals responsible for causing inflammatory reactions and allergies. Thereby, it provides relief from sneezing, runny or blocked nose and sinus discomfort. Formoterol relaxes and widens respiratory airways muscles, making it easier for asthma and COPD patient breath easier.
Your doctor will recommend how often you use FORMOTEROL+MOMETASONE based on your medical condition. Some people may experience a stuffy nose, dry mouth, throat irritation, and hoarse voice. Most of these side effects of FORMOTEROL+MOMETASONE do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
FORMOTEROL+MOMETASONE should not be used for the relief of acute bronchospasm. If you are allergic to FORMOTEROL+MOMETASONE or any other ingredients, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using FORMOTEROL+MOMETASONE. FORMOTEROL+MOMETASONE is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. If your breathing worsens or you often wake up at night with asthma, experience chest tightness in the morning or last longer than usual, please consult a doctor immediately. These might be signs indicating that your asthma is not controlled properly and requires an alternate or additional treatment.
Asthma
FORMOTEROL+MOMETASONE is a combination of two drugs: Mometasone and Formoterol, which is used to treat asthma symptoms. Mometasone belongs to the class of corticosteroids that works by acting inside the nasal lining cells and stops the release of certain chemicals in the body that cause inflammatory reactions. Thereby, provides relief from sneezing, runny or blocked nose and sinus discomfort. Formoterol belongs to the class of bronchodilators that relax muscles and widen the lung airways. Thus, it makes breathing easier.
If you are allergic to FORMOTEROL+MOMETASONE or any other ingredients, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using FORMOTEROL+MOMETASONE. FORMOTEROL+MOMETASONE is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. If your breathing worsens or you often wake up at night with asthma, experience chest tightness in the morning, or last longer than usual, please consult a doctor immediately. These might be signs indicating that your asthma is not controlled properly and requires an alternate or additional treatment. Regular monitoring of potassium levels is recommended while using FORMOTEROL+MOMETASONE as it may cause low potassium levels in the blood. If you have high blood pressure, diabetes, hypokalaemia (low potassium levels in the blood), glaucoma, cataracts, osteoporosis (weak bones), fits, immune system problems, chickenpox, and thyroid problems, inform your doctor before using FORMOTEROL+MOMETASONE.
Drug-Drug Interactions: FORMOTEROL+MOMETASONE may interact with bronchodilators (albuterol), asthma medication (fluticasone/salmeterol), an antidepressant medication (duloxetine), an antibiotic (azithromycin), etc.
Drug-Food Interactions: FORMOTEROL+MOMETASONE may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid consuming alcohol with FORMOTEROL+MOMETASONE as it may lead to severe side effects.
Drug-Disease Interactions: If you have high blood pressure, diabetes, hypokalaemia (low potassium levels in the blood), fits, or liver problems, inform your doctor before using FORMOTEROL+MOMETASONE.
The interaction of FORMOTEROL+MOMETASONE with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with FORMOTEROL+MOMETASONE.
The safety of FORMOTEROL+MOMETASONE in pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, it is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks.
It is unknown whether FORMOTEROL+MOMETASONE is excreted in human milk. It is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.
FORMOTEROL+MOMETASONE usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
Use FORMOTEROL+MOMETASONE with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
If you have any concerns regarding the use of FORMOTEROL+MOMETASONE in patients with Kidney problems, please consult a doctor.
FORMOTEROL+MOMETASONE should not be used in children aged less than 12 years unless prescribed by a child specialist.
Asthma: It is a chronic (long-term) respiratory condition in which airways narrow, swell and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty breathing. The symptoms of asthma include wheezing (whistling sound while breathing), shortness of breath, chest tightness and cough, especially at night. The symptoms of mild persistent asthma may occur more than 2 times in a week and up to 4 nights in a month, whereas in case of severe persistent asthma, the symptoms occur several times every day and most nights. The treatment for asthma includes medication, breathing exercises and self-care.