A leukotriene receptor antagonist used in the prevention and long-term management of asthma, seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis, and exercise-induced bronchospasm. It helps control inflammation, improve breathing, and reduce allergy symptoms.
Indications:
- Long-term management and prevention of asthma.
- Relief of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever).
- Relief of symptoms of perennial allergic rhinitis.
- Prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm.
- As add-on therapy in patients not adequately controlled with inhaled corticosteroids.
Main Active Ingredient:
- Montelukast sodium 10 mg (per tablet).
Precautions:
- Not indicated for acute asthma attacks; patients should always have rescue medication available.
- Use with caution in patients with:
- History of psychiatric disorders (depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts).
- Hepatic impairment (monitor liver function).
- Phenylketonuria (chewable formulations may contain aspartame).
- Do not abruptly discontinue inhaled or oral corticosteroids when starting therapy.
- Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding only if prescribed by a physician.
- Regular monitoring is advised for patients with worsening asthma symptoms.
Side Effects:
- Headache.
- Abdominal pain.
- Dizziness.
- Fatigue.
- Thirst.
- Rash or skin reactions.
- Mood or behavioral changes.
- Upper respiratory tract infection.
- Hepatic dysfunction.
- ChurgStrauss syndrome.
Drug-Drug Interactions:
- Phenytoin.
- Rifampicin.
- Phenobarbital.
- Gemfibrozil.
- Alcohol.
- Asthma medications .
- Adults and adolescents ≥15 years: One 10 mg tablet once daily in the evening.
- Can be taken with or without food.
- For exercise induced bronchospasm: take at least 2 hours before exercise (do not repeat if already on daily therapy).
- Continue regular use even when asymptomatic for optimal asthma control.
- Do not exceed the recommended dose.
- Chew or swallow as directed (depending on tablet formulation).
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Montelukast sodium
