Mometasone (Asmanex) for Asthma Control

An inhaled corticosteroid used to control and prevent symptoms of asthma, such as wheezing and shortness of breath.

Mometasone (Asmanex) FAQ

How does Asmanex (mometasone) work to treat asthma?

Asmanex (mometasone) is a corticosteroid. The exact way that it works to treat asthma isn't known. But it's thought to work directly in your lungs to lessen inflammation there and open up your airways. This helps control asthma and prevent asthma attacks.

Can Asmanex (mometasone) be used as a rescue inhaler?

No. Asmanex (mometasone) should never be used as needed nor as a rescue inhaler to treat an asthma attack. Asmanex (mometasone) is a long-acting corticosteroid medication that works over time to lower inflammation in your lungs and keep your airways open.

Is Asmanex a steroid?

Asmanex contains mometasone furoate, a corticosteroid medicine. Mometasone furoate prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Asmanex is used to prevent asthma attacks. Asmanex will not treat an asthma attack that has already begun. Do not use Asmanex as a rescue medicine for asthma attacks.

What is Asmanex used for?

Last updated on Mar 1, 2024. What is Asmanex? Asmanex contains mometasone furoate, a corticosteroid medicine. Mometasone furoate prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Asmanex is used to prevent asthma attacks. Asmanex will not treat an asthma attack that has already begun.

Is mometasone a bronchodilator?

Mometasone is a medicine used to treat asthma. It's called a preventer inhaler because it helps prevent you from getting symptoms. It comes as a twisthaler type of inhaler. Some inhalers contain mometasone mixed with other medicines that help your breathing ( bronchodilators ).

What type of inhaler is mometasone?

It comes as a twisthaler type of inhaler. Some inhalers contain mometasone mixed with other medicines that help your breathing ( bronchodilators ). They are Breezehalers which are a different type of inhaler (brand names Atectura and Enerzair).