Monkon 4 mg (Chewable Tablet)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Montelukast sodium |
| Company | Albion laboratories limited |
| Also available as |
Title
Monkon 4 mg Chewable Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Health
- Pharmaceuticals
Description
Monkon is indicated for prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma, acute prevention of Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB), and relief of symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis (AR): Seasonal & Perennial Allergic Rhinitis. It is a selective and orally active leukotriene receptor antagonist that inhibits the cysteinyl leukotriene receptor (CysLT1). The cysteinyl leukotrienes (LTC4, LTD4, LTE4) are products of arachidonic acid metabolism and are released from various cells, including mast cells and eosinophils.
DosageAndAdministration
- AdultsAndAdolescents:
- Montelukast 10 mg tablet once daily for adults and adolescents 15 years of age and older
- PediatricPatients:
- Montelukast 5 mg tablet once daily for pediatric patients 6 to 14 years of age
- Montelukast 4 mg tablet once daily for pediatric patients 2 to 5 years of age
- Montelukast 4 mg oral granules once daily for pediatric patients 6 months to 5 years of age
- SpecialPopulations:
- No dosage adjustment in patients with mild-to-moderate hepatic insufficiency
- No dosage adjustment recommended in patients with renal insufficiency
- No dosage adjustment for the elderly
Interaction
- NoClinicallyImportantEffectsOn:
- Theophylline
- Prednisone
- Prednisolone
- Oral contraceptives (norethindrone 1mg/ethinyl estradiol 35mcg)
- Terfenadine
- Digoxin
- Warfarin
- UsedConcurrentlyWith:
- Thyroid hormones
- Sedative hypnotics
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents
- Benzodiazepines
- Decongestants
- AffectedByPhenobarbital: AUC of Monkon decreased by approximately 40%
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any component of this product
SideEffects
- Common:
- Diarrhoea
- Fever
- Gastrointestinal discomfort
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Skin reactions
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Uncommon:
- Akathisia
- Anxiety
- Arthralgia
- Asthenia
- Abnormal behavior
- Depression
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Haemorrhage
- Irritability
- Malaise
- Muscle complaints
- Oedema
- Seizure
- Abnormal sensation
- Sleep disorders
- Rare:
- Angioedema
- Concentration impaired
- Disorientation
- Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis
- Erythema nodosum
- Hallucination
- Hepatic disorders
- Memory loss
- Palpitations
- Pulmonary eosinophilia
- Suicidal tendencies
- Tremor
PregnancyAndLactation
Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Caution should be exercised when given to a nursing mother
PrecautionsAndWarnings
- Not for use in the reversal of bronchospasm in acute asthma attacks
- Should not be abruptly substituted for inhaled or oral corticosteroids
- Not to be used as monotherapy for the treatment of exercise-induced bronchospasm
- Continue avoidance of aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents in patients with known aspirin sensitivity
OverdoseEffects
Abdominal pain, somnolence, thirst, headache, vomiting, psychomotor hyperactivity
TherapeuticClass
Leukotriene receptor antagonists
StorageConditions
Store in cool & dry place below 30°C, protect from light & moisture. Keep out of reach of children
ChemicalStructure
- MolecularFormula: C35H36ClNO3S
- ChemicalStructureImage: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-768-montelukast-sodium-chemical-structure-drK1lRHjspWQ7613gJoZ.svg
CommonlyAskedQuestions
- What is Monkon 4 mg Chew. Tablet?
- What is Monkon 4 mg Chew. Tablet used for?
- How soon can the effect of Monkon 4 mg Chew. Tablet be observed?
- How long does the effect of Monkon 4 mg Chew. Tablet last?
- Should I use Monkon 4 mg Chew. Tablet empty stomach?
- What if I miss a dose of Monkon 4 mg Chew. Tablet?
- Are there any pregnancy warnings for Monkon 4 mg Chew. Tablet?
- General Instructions: Take Monkon 4 mg Chew. Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor, do not change your dose or stop using without your doctor's advice, avoid triggering activities, talk to your doctor before using if pregnant or breastfeeding