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Anti-asthmatic Products (Montair)
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Anti-asthmatic Products (Montair)
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Montair
Montelukast Na 5,10 mg
What is the most important information I should know about montelukast?
- IMontelukast will not stop an asthma attack that has already begun. It is used to
prevent asthmatic attacks.
- Use montelukast on a regular basis for best results. It may take several weeks to get
the maximum effect of this medication.
What is montelukast?.
- Montelukast is a leukotriene inhibitor.
- Leukotrienes are substances in the body that are associated with the inflammation
and constriction of airway muscles and the accumulation of fluid in the lungs, all of
which occur during an asthma attack.
- Montelukast is used to prevent asthma attacks. It is also used in the treatment of
allergies.
Indications
Montair is indicated for the prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma and allergic rhinitis in adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older.
Exercise-induced asthma.
Dosage and Administration
Adults and adolescents 15 years of age and above
One 10-mg tablet daily to be taken in the evening.
Pediatric patients (6 to 14 years):
One 5-mg chewable tablet daily to be taken in the evening.
Pediatric patients (2 to 5 years):
One 4-mg chewable tablet daily to be taken in the evening.
Warnings and Precautions
Montair is not indicated for use in the reversal of bronchospasm in acute asthma attacks.
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While the dose of inhaled corticosteroid may be reduced gradually under medical
supervision, Montair should not be abruptly substituted for inhaled or oral
corticosteroids.
• Montair should not be used as monotherapy for the treatment and management
of exercise-induced bronchospasm.
• In rare cases, patients on therapy with montelukast may present with clinical
features of vasculitis consistent with Churg-Strauss syndrome, a condition which is
often treated with systemic corticosteroid therapy. Discontinue if symptoms of
Churg-Strauss syndrome appear. |
• Churg-Strauss syndrome
• If you already have asthma, it may worsen and become harder to treat. Or you may develop late-onset asthma.
• Hay fever (allergic rhinitis). This affects the mucous membranes of your nose, causing runny nose, sneezing and itching.
• Sinus pain and inflammation (sinusitis). You may experience facial pain and develop nasal polyps, which are soft, noncancerous (benign) growths that
develop as a result of chronic inflammation.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking montelukast?
• Before taking montelukast, tell your doctor if you have liver disease. You may not be able to take it, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special
monitoring during treatment if you have liver disease.
• Montelukast is in the FDA pregnancy category. This means that it is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not, however, take this medication
without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
• It is not known whether montelukast passes into breast milk. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take montelukast?
• Montelukast is usually taken in the evening. Follow your doctor's instructions.
• Swallow the regular tablets with a glass of water.
• Chew the chewable tablets thoroughly before swallowing.
• Montelukast can be taken with or without food.
• Do not stop taking montelukast without first talking to your doctor.
• Montelukast will not stop an asthma attack that has already begun. Keep another medication on hand to treat attacks.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember.
• However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next regularly scheduled dose as directed.
• Do not take a double dose of this medication.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention.
• The symptoms of an overdose of montelukast are unknown.
What should I avoid while taking montelukast?
Avoid items or activities that may trigger an asthma attack.
What are the possible side effects of montelukast?
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking montelukast and seek emergency medical attention or notify your doctor immediately:
• an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
• numbness, tingling, or pain;
• a rash or unexplained open sores or bruising;
• a flu-like illness;
• severe inflammation (pain and swelling) of the sinuses; or
• worsening respiratory symptoms.
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take montelukast and talk to your doctor if you experience
• upset stomach, stomach pain, or heartburn;
• dizziness or headache;
• tiredness;
• sore throat or cough, or
• nasal irritation.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
What other drugs will affect montelukast?
Before taking montelukast, tell your doctor if you are taking rifampin or phenobarbitone.
You may not be able to take montelukast, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during your treatment.
Presentation
1 strip…..10 tablets
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