Montex 4 mg (Chewable Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Montelukast sodium
Company Ibn sina pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Montex 5 mg chewable tablet Montex 10 mg tablet

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

  • Selective and orally active leukotriene receptor antagonist
  • Inhibition of the cysteinyl leukotriene receptor (CysLT1)
  • Correlation with the pathophysiology of asthma & allergic rhinitis
  • Inhibition of airway edema, smooth muscle contraction, and altered cellular activity

Dosage & Administration

  • 10 mg tablet once daily for adults and adolescents 15 years of age and older
  • 5 mg tablet once daily for pediatric patients 6 to 14 years of age
  • 4 mg tablet or oral granules once daily for pediatric patients 2 years to 5 years of age
  • Use in pediatric patients aged 6 months to 14 years
  • No dosage adjustment in hepatic or renal insufficiency
  • Similar pharmacokinetic profile and oral bioavailability in elderly and younger adults

Interaction

  • No increase in adverse reactions when administered with other therapies for asthma
  • No clinically important effects on the pharmacokinetics of certain drugs
  • Used concomitantly with a wide range of commonly prescribed drugs without evidence of clinical adverse interactions
  • Potential AUC decrease with phenobarbital induction of hepatic metabolism

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to any component of the product

Side Effects

  • Common: Diarrhoea, fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, skin reactions, upper respiratory tract infection
  • Uncommon: Akathisia, anxiety, arthralgia, depression, dizziness, dry mouth, malaise, muscle complaints, seizure
  • Rare: Angioedema, disorientation, hallucination, memory loss, palpitations, suicidal tendencies, tremor

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Crosses the placenta following oral dosing in rats and rabbits
  • Caution advised during pregnancy and lactation

Precautions & Warnings

  • Not for use in the reversal of bronchospasm in acute asthma attacks
  • Appropriate rescue medication should be available
  • Can be continued during acute exacerbations of asthma
  • Should not be abruptly substituted for inhaled or oral corticosteroids
  • Not for monotherapy in the treatment and management of exercise-induced bronchospasm
  • Continued avoidance of aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents for patients with known aspirin sensitivity

Overdose Effects

  • Majority of reports had no adverse experiences
  • Usual supportive measures 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
  • Chemical Structure: Image available

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