Mometasone (Oral Inhalation) and Otrexup injection

• Generic Name: mometasone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Asmanex HFA, Asmanex Twisthaler 120 Dose, Asmanex Twisthaler 14 Dose, Asmanex Twisthaler 30 Dose, Asmanex Twisthaler 60 Dose, Asmanex Twisthaler 7 Dose, Asmanex Twisthaler

Mometasone is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Mometasone inhalation is used to prevent asthma attacks. It will not treat an asthma attack that has already begun.

Mometasone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: methotrexate
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Methotrexate Sodium, Preservative Free, Otrexup, Rasuvo, Rheumatrex Dose Pack, Trexall, Xatmep

Otrexup interferes with the growth of certain cells of the body, especially cells that reproduce quickly, such as cancer cells, bone marrow cells, and skin cells.

Otrexup is used to treat leukemia and certain types of cancer of the breast, skin, head and neck, or lung. This medicine is also used to treat severe psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Otrexup is usually given after other treatments have failed.

Otrexup may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.