Mometasone (Furoate)
Mometasone (Furoate) Information

About 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.

Indications

Mometasone (Furoate) is primarily indicated in conditions like Atopic eczema, Contact dermatitis, Psoriasis, Scalp psoriasis, Seasonal allergic rhinitis, Seborrheic dermatitis.

Contraindication

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.

Side 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.

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.

High Risk Groups

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.