Warnings


What may interact with Asmanex HFA?


-certain antibiotics like clarithromycin and telithromycin
-certain antiviral medicines for HIV or AIDS
-certain medicines for fungal infections like ketoconazole and itraconazole
-cobicistat
-nefazodone

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Asmanex HFA?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-bone problems
-glaucoma
-immune system problems
-infection, like chickenpox, tuberculosis, herpes, or fungal infection
-recent surgery or injury of the mouth or throat
-taking corticosteroids by mouth
-an unusual or allergic reaction to mometasone, steroids, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Asmanex HFA?

Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Check with your health care professional if your symptoms do not improve. If your symptoms get worse or if you need your short acting inhalers more often, call your doctor right away.


This medicine may increase your risk of getting an infection. Tell your doctor or health care professional if you are around anyone with measles or chickenpox, or if you develop sores or blisters that do not heal properly.


Using this medicine for a long time may increase your risk of low bone mass. Talk to your doctor about bone health.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store in a dry place at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Do not puncture the canister. Do not store it or use it near heat or an open flame. Exposure to temperatures above 120 degrees F may cause it to burst. Never throw it into a fire or incinerator. Do not wash the inhaler in water. The mouthpiece should be cleaned using a dry wipe after every 7 days of use. Throw away after the expiration date or when the inhaler is empty (dose counter reads "0"), whichever comes first.