Elocon Cream 10gm

Side Effects of Elocon Cream 10gm

Nasal/Oral inhalation: Headache, fatigue, depression; musculoskeletal pain, arthalgia; sinusitis, rhinitis, upper respiratory infection, pharyngitis, cough, epistaxis; viral infection, nasal and oral candidiasis; chest pain; abdominal pain, dry throat, vomiting, diarrhoea, dyspepsia, flatulence, gastroenteritis, nausea, vomiting; dysmenorrhoea; back pain, myalgia; conjunctivitis; earache, otitis media; asthma, bronchitis, dysphonia; nasal irritation, burning and septal perforation; wheezing; nasal ulcers; growth suppression. Topical: Bacterial skin infection, burning, furunculosis, pruritus, skin atrophy, tingling/stinging, folliculitis, moniliasis, paraesthesia, skin depigmentation, rosacea, cataract, growth suppression. Potentially Fatal: Adrenal suppression, immunosuppression, Kaposi's sarcoma in prolonged periods, anaphylaxis.

Drug Interactions

Increased risk of hypokalaemia with amphotericin B, potassium-wasting diuretics. Decreases hypoglycaemic effects of antidiabetic drugs. Increased serum levels with antifungals (imidazole). Increased risk of tendinopathies with fluoroquinolones.

Contraindications

NA

Mechanism of Action

Mometasone depresses the formation, release and activity of endogenous inflammatory chemical mediators (e.g. kinins, histamine, liposomal enzymes and prostaglandin). It inhibits the margination and subsequent cell migration to the injury site, reverses vascular dilatation and permeability, resulting in decreased access of cells to the area of injury. Absorption: Ointment: 0.7%; increased with occlusive dressings. Nasal spray: Undetectable in plasma. Oral inhalation: <1%. Distribution: Protein-binding: 98-99%. Metabolism: Hepatic. Excretion: Via faeces, bile, urine.

Special Precautions

Discontinue if irritation or sensitisation occurs. Systemic absorption increases when area of application is extensive or an occlusive dressing is used. Pregnancy and lactation. DM, hepatic and renal diseases, myasthenia gravis, CV disease, ocular diseases, osteoporosis, GI diseases, history of seizure disorders. Not for status asthmaticus or relief of acute bronchospasm. Requires dosage adjustments with thyroid status. May reduce growth velocity in children; monitor growth. Taper withdrawal.

How to Use

Take orally with food and water, as directed by your physician.

How to Store

Keep in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and moisture.

Safety Concerns

• Alcohol: Avoid during treatment.
• Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
• Pregnancy: Contraindicated.
• Liver/Kidney: Use with caution.

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