What is Dulera Inhaler used for?
Dulera inhaler is a combination inhaler used to treat asthma in children and adults 12 years of age and older. Dulera helps to control the symptoms of asthma such as wheezing and shortness of breath. Dulera contains Mometasone and Formoterol. Mometasone is a corticosteroid which works to reduce the swelling and inflammation in the airways. Formoterol is a long-acting beta agonist which works to keep your airways open so you can breathe more easily. Dulera inhaler is not a reliever medication and should not be used to relieve acute bronchospasms.
Dulera Inhaler (Zenhale) Information
Dulera inhaler is a combination inhaler used to treat asthma in children and adults 12 years of age and older. Dulera inhaler contains the active ingredients Mometasone and Formoterol.
Dulera is known as the brand name Zenhale in Canada. They both contain the same active ingredients and are made by the same manufacturer, which is Merck. Manufacturers often choose to market the same drug under different brand names in different countries for marketing purposes.
Dulera inhaler is available in two strengths, 5mcg/100mcg and 5mcg/200mcg.
Dulera inhaler is an aerosol (puffer) inhaler. Read the instructions carefully on how to prime the inhaler before using and how to administer each dose.
Dulera inhaler is used twice daily, in the morning and evening, spaced approximately 12 hours apart. Shake the inhaler well before each use. Rinse mouth with water without swallowing after each use.
Zenhale has known side effects. This is not a complete list and includes frequently reported adverse events. Common side effects can be manageable and may even go away over time. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
- decreased vision
- blurred vision
- Cough
- creamy white, curd-like patches in the mouth or throat
- Sore mouth or tongue
- tightness of the chest
- eye pain
- fever
- nausea or vomiting
- stuffy or runny nose
- Voice changes
- troubled breathing
- white patches in the mouth or on the tongue
- muscle aches
- loss of appetite
- diarrhea
- headache
- painful or difficult urination
- pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
- sore throat
- lower back or side pain
- fainting
- pain when eating or swallowing
- tearing
- dizziness
- fever or chills
- skin rash
- cough or hoarseness
- darkening of the skin
- unusual tiredness or weakness
- Blindness
- Mental Depression
This is not a complete list of all interactions between Zenhale and other drugs. It is important to disclose all your current medications with your doctor to prevent allergic reactions or adverse interactions. They may have to make a decision if the interaction is worth the benefit of using either drug or if your therapeutic regime needs to be changed. Your doctor will determine if there are any interactions between the Zenhale and your other drugs.
- Delamanid
- Amiodarone
- Escitalopram
- Sulpiride
- Hydroxychloroquine
- Vorinostat
- Mizolastine
- Haloperidol
- Buserelin
- Citalopram
- Famotidine
- Levofloxacin
- Arsenic Trioxide
- Cyclobenzaprine
- Goserelin
- Osilodrostat
- Chlorpromazine
- Cisapride
- Lefamulin
- Flecainide
- Iloperidone
- Posaconazole
- Asenapine
- Halofantrine
- Aripiprazole Lauroxil
- Solifenacin
- Mefloquine
- Olanzapine
- Galantamine
- Dolasetron
- Eribulin
- Dabrafenib
- Inotuzumab Ozogamicin
- Aripiprazole
- Zuclopenthixol
- Ranolazine
- Pazopanib
- Erythromycin
- Sparfloxacin
- Gemifloxacin
- Ziprasidone
- Sargramostim
- Metronidazole
- Pentamidine
- Gatifloxacin
- Auranofin
- Saquinavir
- Vilanterol
- Atazanavir
- Nilotinib
- Sotalol
- Dronedarone
- Promethazine
- Triclabendazole
- Methotrimeprazine
- Ritonavir
- Itraconazole
- Lofexidine
- Sorafenib
- Sertindole
- Dofetilide
- Tacrolimus
- Ketoconazole
- Crizotinib
- Ivabradine
- Fluoxetine
- Hydroxyzine
- Moricizine
- Hydroquinidine
- Encorafenib
- Entrectinib
- Pimavanserin
- Telithromycin
- Methadone
- Paroxetine
- Risperidone
- Ebastine
- Ondansetron
- Paliperidone
- Clofazimine
- Pasireotide
- Dasatinib
- Fingolimod
- Deutetrabenazine
- Degarelix
- Norfloxacin
- Lumefantrine
- Lapatinib
- Vemurafenib
- Granisetron
- Ketoconazole
- Disopyramide
- Felbamate
- Lutetium Lu 177 Dotatate
- Ivosidenib
- Papaverine
- Terfenadine
- Domperidone
- Glasdegib
- Methacholine
- Tetrabenazine
- Foscarnet
- Sunitinib
- Mesoridazine
- Vinflunine
- Fosphenytoin
- Quetiapine
- Toremifene
- Deslorelin
- Siponimod
- Fluconazole
- Chloroquine
- Nafarelin
- Sodium Phosphate, Dibasic
- Bedaquiline
- Triptorelin
- Telaprevir
- Buprenorphine
- Anagrelide
- Vardenafil
- Astemizole
- Venlafaxine
- Probucol
- Piperaquine
- Droperidol
- Vandetanib
- Ozanimod
- Donepezil
- Oxaliplatin
- Gonadorelin
- Octreotide
- Clozapine
- Bepridil
- Nadroparin
- Ribociclib
- Thioridazine
- Sertraline
- Amisulpride
- Pimozide
- Desmopressin
- Bemiparin
- Tamoxifen
- Quinidine
- Ciprofloxacin
- Procainamide
- Trazodone
- Fostemsavir
- Prochlorperazine
- Quinine
- Macimorelin
- Tizanidine
- Ofloxacin
- Voriconazole
- Selpercatinib
- Efavirenz
- Perphenazine
- Histrelin
- Clarithromycin
- Pipamperone
- Azithromycin
- Ibutilide
- Telavancin
- Mifepristone
- Leuprolide
- Lenvatinib
- Tolterodine
- Ceritinib
- Sultopride
- Nelfinavir
- Osimertinib
- Zotepine
- Moxifloxacin
- Panobinostat
- Apomorphine
- Pitolisant
- Sodium Phosphate
- Sodium Phosphate, Monobasic
- Alfuzosin
- Propafenone
Dulera inhaler contains Mometasone which is a corticosteroid. Corticosteroids help to reduce the inflammation in the airways often associated with asthma.
Dulera inhaler contains 120 doses. Depending on your dosage, one inhaler can last either 60 days (if your dose is 1 puff twice daily) or 30 days (if your dose is 2 puffs twice daily).
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