Mon-X 10 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 15.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 450.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 150.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Montelukast sodium
Company Desh pharmaceuticals ltd

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
  • Inhibits the cysteinyl leukotriene receptor (CysLT1)

Dosage & Administration

    • Adults and adolescents: Montelukast 10 mg tablet once daily
    • Pediatric patients 6 to 14 years of age: Montelukast 5 mg tablet once daily
    • Pediatric patients 2 years to 5 years of age: Montelukast 4 mg tablet once daily
    • Pediatric patients 6 months to 5 years of age: Montelukast 4 mg oral granules once daily
  • No dosage adjustment in patients with mild-to-moderate hepatic insufficiency
  • No dosage adjustment is recommended in patients with renal insufficiency
  • The pharmacokinetic profile and the oral bioavailability of a single 10-mg oral dose of montelukast are similar in elderly and younger adults.
  • No dosage adjustment in the elderly is required

Interaction

  • No clinically important effects on the pharmacokinetics of theophylline, prednisone, prednisolone, oral contraceptives, terfenadine, digoxin, and warfarin
  • Reasonable to employ appropriate clinical monitoring when potent cytochrome P450 enzyme inducers are co-administered with Montelukast

Contraindications

  • Montelukast is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to any component of this product

Side Effects

  • Diarrhoea
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Skin reactions
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Abnormal behavior
  • Depression
  • Dizziness
  • Dry mouth
  • Seizure

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

  • Not indicated for use in the reversal of bronchospasm in acute asthma attacks
  • Patients should have appropriate rescue medication available
  • Therapy can be continued during acute exacerbations of asthma
  • Should not be abruptly substituted for inhaled or oral corticosteroids
  • Should not be used as monotherapy for the treatment and management of exercise induced bronchospasm

Overdose Effects

  • Abdominal pain
  • Somnolence
  • Headache

Therapeutic Class

Leukotriene receptor antagonists

Storage Conditions

Store in cool & dry place below 30°C, protect from light & moisture

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C35H36ClNO3S

Common Questions about Mon-X 10 mg Tablet

  • What is Mon-X 10 mg Tablet?: A selective and orally active leukotriene receptor antagonist
  • What is Mon-X 10 mg Tablet used for?: Commonly used to treat asthma or allergic rhinitis
  • How soon can the effect of Mon-X 10 mg Tablet be observed?: After 1-3 hours of administration
  • How long does the effect of Mon-X 10 mg Tablet last?: Lasts for an average duration of 24 hours
  • Should I use Mon-X 10 mg Tablet empty stomach?: May be taken with or without food as prescribed by your doctor
  • What if I miss a dose of Mon-X 10 mg Tablet?: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible
  • Are there any pregnancy warnings for Mon-X 10 mg Tablet?: Use in pregnant women should be avoided unless clearly needed

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