Mometasone

Category: pharmacological

Aliases: Elocon, Nasonex

Pharmacological Mechanism

High-potency synthetic glucocorticoid with very low systemic bioavailability after intranasal or topical use — first-line intranasal corticosteroid for allergic rhinitis. Once-daily dosing. Topical Class III strength for moderate-to-severe dermatitis.

Half-Life (t½)

IN: 5h

Dosing Guidelines

• IN: Typical 0.2mg (Range: 0.1 - 0.4 mg)

Target Organ Systems

• immune-hematologic