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