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| Mometasone, Elocon, Nasonex Description Mometasone is a corticosteroid, glucocorticod. Action corticosteroid, glucocorticod, anti-inflammatory Indications It is used to relieve the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses and psoriasis. Side Effects Atrophy of the epidermis, subcutaneous tissue, and dermal collagen; drying, cracking, and tightening of the skin. Relatively low risk of HPA axis suppression. Drug-Vitamin-Herb Interactions Negative interactions: Licorice Licorice may raise levels of corticosteroids, thereby increasing their side effects. Mixed interactions: Chromium Chromium may help control corticosteroid-induced diabetes. Positive interactions: Calcium and Vitamin D Calcium and Vitamin D may help reduce the side effect of osteoporosis associated with corticosteroids. DHEA DHEA may help protect against some of the side effects of corticosteroid use. Aloe and Licorice topically Aloe and licorice topically may boost the effects of hydrocortisone against acute inflammation.
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