Mometasone Side Effects
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 3, 2024.
Applies to mometasone: implantation implant.
Other dosage forms:
Serious side effects of mometasone
Along with its needed effects, mometasone 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 side effects
- chest tightness
- chills
- cough producing mucus
- earache
- ear congestion
- feeling faint
- fever
- headache
- lightheadedness
- loss of voice
- noisy breathing
- nosebleeds
- pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
- redness or swelling in the ear
- sneezing
- sore throat
- stuffy or runny nose
- trouble breathing
Less common side effects
- 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
- trouble 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 adverse events
- Very common (10% or more): Oral candidiasis
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Dry mouth and throat, dyspepsia[Ref]
In clinical trials, gastroenteritis and vomiting occurred with an incidence of at least 1% but less than 3%.[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
Other
- Common (1% to 10%): Fatigue, flu-like symptoms, pain, earache, infection, fever and bruise (in pediatrics)[Ref]
In clinical trials, fatigue, flu-like symptoms, pain, earache, and infection occurred with an incidence of at least 1% but less than 3%.[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. (2005) "Product Information. Asmanex Twisthaler (mometasone)." Schering-Plough Corporation
2. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
3. (2014) "Product Information. Asmanex HFA (mometasone)." Merck & Co., Inc
4. US Food and Drug Administration (2018) Drug Safety Label Changes (SLC): Asmanex HFA. 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
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Further information
Mometasone side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
Note: Medication side effects may be underreported. If you are experiencing side effects that are not listed, submit a report to the FDA by following this guide.