What are the ingredients of DULERA?
DULERA combines an inhaled corticosteroid medicine, mometasone furoate (the same medicine found in ASMANEX TWISTHALER), and a long-acting beta2-agonist medicine (LABA), formoterol (the same medicine found in FORADIL® AEROLIZER®).
What is the difference between Symbicort and DULERA?
Symbicort (budesonide / formoterol) is a combination of two medicines that works well for people with worsening asthma or COPD. Dulera (mometasone / formoterol) combines two medicines into 1 inhaler, which makes it easier to use. You can use Dulera (mometasone / formoterol) safely for a long period of time.
What two medications are found in DULERA?
It contains 2 medications: mometasone and formoterol. Mometasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. Formoterol belongs to the class of drugs known as long-acting beta agonists.
What is the difference between Advair and DULERA?
While both drugs can help treat asthma, Advair can also be used to treat COPD. Dulera is only approved for those aged 12 years and older while Advair is approved for those aged 4 years and older. Dulera is available as an inhaler that can be used twice daily.
What inhaler is equivalent to DULERA?
Yes, Dulera and the medication called fluticasone furoate/vilanterol trifenatate (Breo) are similar. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved both Dulera and Breo to treat asthma in adults.
Is there a generic version of DULERA?
There is currently no generic for Dulera (mometasone / formoterol), so it can be expensive, even with insurance.
What are alternatives to dulera?
Alternatives for asthma
- budesonide/formoterol (Symbicort)
- fluticasone furoate/vilanterol (Breo Ellipta)
- fluticasone propionate/salmeterol (Advair, AirDuo RespiClick)
Does dulera have steroids in it?
Formoterol is a long-acting bronchodilator. Mometasone is a steroid. Formoterol and mometasone is a combination medicine used to control and prevent the symptoms of asthma in adults and children at least 5 years old.
What are alternatives to DULERA?
Is there a generic alternative for DULERA?