Breasy 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 15.00 (20's pack: ৳ 300.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Montelukast sodium |
| Company | Cosmic pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
Breasy 10 mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Healthcare
- Pharmaceutical
Indications
- Prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma
- Acute prevention of Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB)
- Relief of symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis (AR): Seasonal & Perennial Allergic Rhinitis
Pharmacology
- Montelukast is a selective and orally active leukotriene receptor antagonist that inhibits the cysteinyl leukotriene receptor (CysLT1)
- Cysteinyl leukotrienes (LTC4, LTD4, LTE4) are products of arachidonic acid metabolism and are released from various cells, including mast cells and eosinophils
Dosage & Administration
- Adults and adolescents: Montelukast 10 mg tablet once daily
- Pediatric patients 6 to 14 years: Montelukast 5 mg tablet once daily
- Pediatric patients 2 to 5 years: Montelukast 4 mg tablet once daily
- Pediatric patients 6 months to 5 years: Montelukast 4 mg oral granules once daily
- No dosage adjustment is required in patients with mild-to-moderate hepatic insufficiency or renal insufficiency
- No dosage adjustment in the elderly is required
Interaction
- Breasy has been administered with other therapies routinely used in the prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma with no apparent increase in adverse reactions
- No clinically important effects on the pharmacokinetics of various drugs were observed
- Appropriate clinical monitoring is recommended when potent cytochrome P450 enzyme inducers are co-administered with Breasy
Contraindications
- Montelukast is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to any component of this product
Side Effects
- 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
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Montelukast should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Caution should be exercised when Montelukast is given to a nursing mother
Precautions & Warnings
- Breasy is not indicated for use in the reversal of bronchospasm in acute asthma attacks, including status asthmaticus
- Appropriate rescue medication should be available
- Therapy with Breasy can be continued during acute exacerbations of asthma
- Breasy should not be abruptly substituted for inhaled or oral corticosteroids
- Breasy should not be used as monotherapy for the treatment and management of exercise-induced bronchospasm
- Patients with known aspirin sensitivity should continue avoidance of aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents while taking Breasy
Overdose Effects
- No adverse experiences in the majority of overdosage reports
- Usual supportive measures are recommended in the event of overdose
Therapeutic Class
- Leukotriene receptor antagonists
Storage Conditions
- Store in cool & dry place below 30°C
- Protect from light & moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C35H36ClNO3S
Common Questions
- What is Breasy 10 mg Tablet? - Breasy 10 mg Tablet is a selective and orally active leukotriene receptor antagonist
- What is Breasy 10 mg Tablet used for? - Commonly used to treat asthma or allergic rhinitis
- How soon can the effect of Breasy 10 mg Tablet be observed? - After 1-3 hours of administration
- How long does the effect of Breasy 10 mg Tablet last? - Lasts for an average duration of 24 hours
- Should I use Breasy 10 mg Tablet empty stomach? - May be taken with or without food as prescribed by your doctor
- What if I miss a dose of Breasy 10 mg Tablet? - Take missed dose as soon as possible. Do not double up on doses
- Are there any pregnancy warnings for Breasy 10 mg Tablet? - Use should be avoided unless clearly needed