Flovent Diskus vs. Asmanex

Are Flovent Diskus and Asmanex the Same Thing?

Flovent(fluticasone propionate) andAsmanexHFA (mometasone furoate) are steroids used to preventasthmaattacks.

What Are Possible Side Effects of Flovent Diskus?

Common side effects ofFlovent Diskus包括:

  • hoarseness,
  • sore throat,
  • white patches in your mouth/on your tongue,
  • signs of infection (fever, chills, cough, persistentsorethroat),
  • vision problems,
  • increased thirst or urination,
  • easy bruising or bleeding,
  • mental/mood changes (such as depression, mood swings, agitation),
  • bone pain,
  • wheezing,
  • runny orstuffy nose, or
  • headache.

What Are Possible Side Effects of Asmanex?

Common side effects of Asmanex include:

  • headache;
  • increasedallergysymptoms (流鼻涕, stuffy nose, sinus pain), sore throat,nosebleed;
  • muscle or joint pain,back pain;
  • nausea, upset stomach, loss of appetite;
  • changes in menstrual periods;
  • tired feeling; or
  • hoarseness or deepened voice.

What is Flovent Diskus?

Flovent Diskus (fluticasone propionate) Inhalation Powder is acorticosteroidused to prevent asthma attacks.

What is Asmanex?

Asmanex HFA (mometasone furoate) Inhalation Aerosol is a corticosteroid used as maintenance treatment for the prevention and control of asthma symptoms in people 12 years of age and older.

What Drugs Interact With Flovent Diskus?

Flovent may interact withantifungalmedicines orHIV/AIDSmedicines.

Flovent may also interact with conivaptan,diclofenac, imatinib,isoniazid, antibiotics,antidepressants, and heart or blood pressure medications.

What Drugs Interact With Asmanex?

Asmanex HFA may interact with antifungal medicines or HIV/AIDS medicines.

How Should Flovent Diskus Be Taken?

Talk to your doctor about your individual recommended dosage.

Asmanex应如何?

Asmanex HFA comes in 2 strengths. The dose of Asmanex HFA is 2 puffs in the morning and 2 puffs in the evening.

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References

RxList. Flovent Side Effects Drug Center.
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RxList. Asmanex Prescribing Information.
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