Mometasone (Furoate)

Mometasone (Furoate) is a coticosteroid used mainly due to its glucocorticocoid activity. Mometasone (Furoate) is used topically for the treatment of various inflammatory skin disorders and also given as a nasal suspension for the relief of allergic rhinitis.


Adult Dose
Dose: 1 layer
Single Dose: 1 (1)
Frequency: 24 hourly
Route: Topical
Instructions:
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Dose: 50 ug
Single Dose: 50 (50)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: Between 6 and 11 years
Instructions:
Characteristics
. It is of Synthetic origin. . The Molecular Weight of Mometasone (Furoate) is 521.40.
Contraindications
Mometasone (Furoate) is contraindicated in conditions like Acne vulgaris,Perioral dermatitis,Syphilis,Tuberculosis,Hypersensitivity,Facial rosacea,Varicella,Post-vaccine reaction,Perianal and genital pruritis,Gravitational ulceration.
Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Mometasone (Furoate), which give rise to further complications include Telangiectasia, Strias, Skin atrophy, Decrease synthesis of collagen in dermis.Mometasone (Furoate) produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Cushing`s syndrome. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Mometasone (Furoate) therapy.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Mometasone (Furoate) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Pruritus, Erythema, Burning, Allergic contact dermatitis, Tingling, Folliculitis, Acne, Paresthesias, Hypopigmentation, Skin atrophy.
Indications
Mometasone (Furoate) is primarily indicated in conditions like Atopic eczema, Contact dermatitis, Psoriasis, Scalp psoriasis, Seasonal allergic rhinitis, Seborrheic dermatitis.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Mometasone (Furoate) was found.
Interfrence
Plasma Cortisol Test ACTH Stimulation testUrinary free cortisol testACTH stimulation test
Risks
Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Pregnant Mothers, and patients suffering from Liver Malfunction.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Cream, Oint, Lotion Store at room temperature, Below 30°C or in refrigerator. Do not Freeze.
Warnings
It should be used with caution in patients with untreated fungal, bacterial or systemic viral infections. Children may be at increase risk of some adverse effects, prolonged use is rarely justified. Avoid use during pregnancy.
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