Dulera: Combination Inhaler for Asthma Control

A combination inhaler that contains both a corticosteroid and a long-acting beta-agonist for the treatment of asthma.
Category
Drug
Where to get
Available by prescription at pharmacies.
Applicable for
Mometasone
corticosteroid
Formoterol
long-acting beta-agonist
Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Dr. Helena Rodriguez

Dulera FAQ


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What is Dulera used for?

It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Dulera is used to control and prevent the symptoms of asthma in adults and children who are at least 5 years old. Dulera is not for use in treating an asthma or bronchospasm attack. Dulera is not a rescue medicine for asthma attacks.

What is Dulera® (mometasone furoate and formoterol fumarate dihydrate)?

DULERA is a prescription medicine used to control symptoms of asthma and prevent symptoms such as wheezing in people 5 years of age and older.

Does Dulera treat asthma?

Dulera is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat asthma in adults and children ages 5 years and older. Dulera contains two active ingredients: mometasone furoate and formoterol fumarate dihydrate. Mometasone furoate is a corticosteroid that improves asthma symptoms by reducing inflammation in the lungs.

Is Dulera a rescue inhaler?

DULERA is a prescription medicine that may help control and prevent symptoms of asthma. DULERA is not used to relieve sudden breathing problems and will not replace a rescue inhaler. DULERA is a prescription medicine that may help control and prevent symptoms of asthma.

Does Dulera contain formoterol?

DULERA contains formoterol. LABA medicines such as formoterol when used alone increase the risk of hospitalizations and death from asthma problems.DULERA contains formoterol. LABA medicines such as formoterol when used alone increase the risk of hospitalizations and death from asthma problems. DULERA contains an ICS and a LABA.

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