mometasone

Definition / meaning of mometasone

A drug that is used in a cream to treat certain skin conditions and in a nasal spray to treat sinus problems caused by allergies. It is being studied as a way to treat inflammation of the skin caused by radiation therapy. Mometasone is a type of corticosteroid. Also called Elocon, mometasone furoate, and Nasonex.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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