Drug reference
formoterol-mometasone
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Drug class
Respiratory (Combination(Respiratory))
Mechanism of action
Mometasone: Glucocorticoid; elicits local anti-inflammatory effects on respiratory tract with minimal systemic absorption. Formoterol: Long-acting selective beta2-adrenergic agonist with rapid onset of action; acts locally as bronchodilator.
Common side effects
- Nasopharyngitis
- Headache
- Sinusitis
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity Primary treatment for acute bronchospasm, status asthmaticus, or exercise-induced bronchospasm
Known interactions (2)
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is formoterol-mometasone?
formoterol-mometasone belongs to: Respiratory.
How does formoterol-mometasone work?
Mometasone: Glucocorticoid; elicits local anti-inflammatory effects on respiratory tract with minimal systemic absorption. Formoterol: Long-acting selective beta2-adrenergic agonist with rapid onset of action; acts locally as bronchodilator.
What are the common side effects of formoterol-mometasone?
Nasopharyngitis, Headache, Sinusitis
Which drugs interact with formoterol-mometasone?
isocarboxazid, linezolid
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