Asmanex Twisthaler Side Effects

Generic Name: mometasone

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on July 31, 2020.

Consumer
Professional

Note: This document contains side effect information about mometasone. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Asmanex Twisthaler.

For the Consumer

Applies to mometasone: implantation implant

Other dosage forms:

inhalation aerosol powder, inhalation powder

Side effects requiring immediate medical attention

Along with its needed effects, mometasone (the active ingredient contained in Asmanex Twisthaler) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking mometasone:

More common

Chills
cough producing mucus
earache
ear congestion
feeling faint
fever
headache
lightheadedness
loss of voice
nasal congestion
noisy breathing
nosebleeds
pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
redness or swelling in the ear
runny nose
sneezing
sore throat
stuffy or runny nose
tightness in the chest
troubled breathing

Less common

Blurred vision
body aches or pain
fast heartbeat
hives, itching, skin rash
hoarseness
irritation
joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
muscle weakness
redness of the skin
swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet
troubled swallowing
unusual tiredness or weakness

Incidence not known

Burning, redness, swelling, or irritation around or inside your nose
darkening of the skin
diarrhea
dizziness
eye pain
loss of appetite
mental depression
nausea or vomiting
sores or white patches inside the nose or mouth

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to mometasone: inhalation aerosol, inhalation aerosol powder

Gastrointestinal

In clinical trials, gastroenteritis and vomiting occurred with an incidence of at least 1% but less than 3%.^[Ref]

Very common (10% or more): Oral candidiasis

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Dry mouth and throat, dyspepsia^[Ref]

Nervous system

Very common (10% or more): Headache^[Ref]

Respiratory

Very common (10% or more): Nasopharyngitis, allergic rhinitis, upper respiratory infection

Common (1% to 10%): Sinusitis, bronchitis, pharyngitis, dysphonia, epistaxis, nasal irritation, respiratory disorder

Postmarketing reports: Asthma aggravation, which may include cough, dyspnea, wheezing and bronchospasm^[Ref]

Genitourinary

Common (1% to 10%): Dysmenorrhea, urinary tract infection (in pediatrics)^[Ref]

Musculoskeletal

Common (1% to 10%): Musculoskeletal pain, back pain, myalgia^[Ref]

Other

In clinical trials, fatigue, flu-like symptoms, pain, earache, and infection occurred with an incidence of at least 1% but less than 3%.^[Ref]

Common (1% to 10%): Fatigue, flu-like symptoms, pain, earache, infection, fever and bruise (in pediatrics)^[Ref]

Cardiovascular

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Palpitations^[Ref]

Metabolic

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Weight increase^[Ref]

Ocular

Rare (less than 0.1%): Glaucoma, cataracts

Postmarketing reports: Vision blurred^[Ref]

Psychiatric

Frequency not reported: Psychomotor hyperactivity, sleep disorders, anxiety, depression or aggression^[Ref]

Hypersensitivity

Postmarketing reports: Immediate and delayed hypersensitivity reactions including rash, pruritus, angioedema and anaphylactic reaction^[Ref]

References

1. "Product Information. Asmanex Twisthaler (mometasone)." Schering-Plough Corporation, Kenilworth, NJ.

2. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." O 0

3. "Product Information. Asmanex HFA (mometasone)." Merck & Company Inc, Whitehouse Station, NJ.

4. US Food and Drug Administration "Drug Safety Label Changes (SLC): Asmanex HFA. Available from: URL: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/safetylabelingchanges/index.cfm?utm_campaign=SLC%203%2F30&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua&event=searchdetail.page&DrugNameID=329&elq" ([2018, Mar 26]):