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Adult Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
Treatment of Asthma
ASMANEX® HFA is indicated for the maintenance treatment of asthma as prophylactic therapy in patients 12 years of age and older.
Important Limitations of Use
ASMANEX HFA is NOT indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm.
Dosing
ASMANEX HFA should be administered as two inhalations twice daily every day (morning and evening) by the orally inhaled route.
Shake well prior to each inhalation.
The recommended doses for ASMANEX HFA treatment based on prior asthma therapy are provided in Table 1.
If a dosage regimen of ASMANEX HFA fails to provide adequate control of asthma, the therapeutic regimen should be re-evaluated and additional therapeutic options, e.g., replacing the current strength of ASMANEX HFA with a higher strength, initiating an inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta2-agonist combination product, or initiating oral corticosteroids, should be considered.
The maximum daily recommended dose is two inhalations of ASMANEX HFA 200 mcg twice daily (maximum of 800 mcg a day). If symptoms arise between doses, an inhaled short-acting beta2-agonist should be taken for immediate relief.
The maximum benefit may not be achieved for 1 week or longer after beginning treatment. Individual patients may experience a variable time to onset and degree of symptom relief. For patients who do not respond adequately after 2 weeks of therapy, higher strength may provide additional asthma control.
After asthma stability has been achieved, it is desirable to titrate to the lowest effective dosage to reduce the possibility of side effects.
DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
ASMANEX HFA is a pressurized metered dose inhaler that is available in 2 strengths.
ASMANEX HFA 100 mcg delivers 100 mcg of mometasone furoate per actuation.
ASMANEX HFA 200 mcg delivers 200 mcg of mometasone furoate per actuation
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)
Guideline-Supported Use
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Pediatric Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
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Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)
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Warnings
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Clinical Trials Experience
There is limited information regarding Clinical Trial Experience of Mometasone (inhalation) in the drug label.
Body as a Whole
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Postmarketing Experience
There is limited information regarding Postmarketing Experience of Mometasone (inhalation) in the drug label.