The FDA has approved marketing of the corticosteroid mometasone furoate in an orally inhaled dry powder formulation (Asmanex Twisthaler - Schering-Plough) for maintenance treatment of asthma in patients at least 12 years old. Mometasone is also available as a mid-potency topical corticosteroid cream (Elocon) and as an intranasal spray (Nasonex) for treatment of allergic rhinitis....
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Title: Mometasone (Asmanex Twisthaler) for Asthma
Publication: The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
Issue #: 1223
Article Code: 1223b
Date: December 5, 2005
Volume: 47
Pages: 98-99