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Mometasone Topical
Indications:
- inflammatory dermatoses
- atopic dermatitis
- seborrheic dermatitis
- contact dermatitis
- discoid lupus
- granuloma annulare
- psoriasis
- anal pruritus
- rash
- lichen simplex chronicus
- cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
Dosage:
- apply 0.1% ointment/cream/lotion TID/QID.
Mechanism of action:
- anti-inflammatory; topical glucocorticoid class 3 & Class 4
Interactions
drug adverse effects of glucocorticoids
monitor with drug (more general terms)
General
mometasone furoate (Asmanex, Nasonex)
topical glucocorticoid (topical steroid)
References
- Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 17,
American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2015