Compare Dulera vs. Anoro Ellipta
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Long-term control of asthma.
Dulera (mometasone / formoterol) is good for people who have moderate to severe asthma and need more than 1 inhaled medication to manage their condition. However, it is relatively more expensive than similar alternatives.
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4.3/ 5 average rating with 38 reviewsforDulera
Treats COPD.
Anoro Ellipta (umeclidinium / vilanterol) is good first-choice treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but may be more expensive than older medicines that work just like as well.
Upsides
- 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.
- Dulera (mometasone / formoterol) is an inhaler and delivers medicine directly into your lungs so it gives you fewer side effects than oral medications.
- You can use Dulera (mometasone / formoterol) with a spacer if you have trouble getting the full dose of the medicine into your lungs.
- The inhaler device is simple and easy to use for patients with joint pain.
- Its once daily dosing is more convenient than other medicines that work like it.
Downsides
- Dulera (mometasone / formoterol) can cause a fungal infection called thrush in the mouth and throat, especially in people with a weaker immune system.
- Dulera (mometasone / formoterol) is not available as a generic so may be expensive.
- Combining two medications can have more side effects.
- For full effects of Dulera (mometasone / formoterol), you must use it twice a day.
- Dulera (mometasone / formoterol) is only for people 12 years or older, compared to some alternative combination inhalers which can be given to people over 6 years old.
- You have to take it consistently to get the full dose and benefits of treatment.
- It doesn't treat asthma.
- You will still need to have a rescue inhaler handy in case of sudden breathing attacks.
Used for
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Dosage forms
- Inhaler
- Inhaler
Price
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Reviews
38 reviews so far
84%
saidit'sworth it
79%
saiditworked well
8%
saidit'sa big hassle
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Side effects
4possible side effects
- Common cold symptoms5%
- Headache5%
- Hoarse voice5%
- Sinus infection3%
3possible side effects
- Throat infection2%
- Diarrhea2%
- Pain in the arms and legs2%
Risks and risk factors
- Asthma-related death
- Children and adolescents
- Age 65 or older
- Using Dulera (mometasone / formoterol) more that prescribed
- Sudden breathing problems
- Mouth and throat infection
- Not rinsing mouth after use
- Using higher dose of Dulera (mometasone / formoterol)
- Weakened immune system
- Not current withh vaccinations
- Taking other corticosteroids
- Current infection without treatment
- Bone loss
- History of osteoporosis
- Taking other medications that cause bone loss
- Taking steroid long-term
- Vision changes
- History of cataracts
- History of glaucoma
- Increased risk of death
- Asthma
- Not for worsening COPD
- Using rescue inhaler more than 4 times a day
- Sudden breathing problems
- Not for sudden breathing problems
- Heart defects
- Heart problems
- Heartbeat problems
- High blood pressure
- Sudden breathing problems
- Severe allergic reaction
- Milk or lactose allergy