Pulmokast 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 15.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 450.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 150.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Montelukast sodium |
| Company | Kumudini pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
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
- Inhibits the cysteinyl leukotriene receptor (CysLT1)
- Correlated with the pathophysiology of asthma & allergic rhinitis
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage: Montelukast 10 mg tablet once daily
- Pediatric dosage: 5 mg tablet for 6 to 14 years, 4 mg tablet for 2 to 5 years, 4 mg oral granules for 6 months to 5 years
Interaction
- No clinically important effects on the pharmacokinetics of recommended drugs
- Used concomitantly with a wide range of commonly prescribed drugs without evidence of clinical adverse interactions
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any component of this product
Side Effects
- Common: Diarrhoea, fever, gastrointestinal discomfort, headache, nausea, vomiting
- Uncommon: Akathisia, anxiety, arthralgia, asthenia, abnormal behavior, depression
- Rare: Angioedema, concentration impaired, disorientation, eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Caution should be exercised when given to a nursing mother
Precautions & Warnings
- Not indicated for use in the reversal of bronchospasm in acute asthma attacks
- Appropriate rescue medication should be available
- Should not be abruptly substituted for inhaled or oral corticosteroids
Overdose Effects
- Adverse experiences consistent with the safety profile of the product
- Usual supportive measures should be employed in the event of overdose
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
- Pulmokast 10 mg Tablet is a selective and orally active leukotriene receptor antagonist
- Commonly used to treat asthma or allergic rhinitis
- Effect can be observed after 1-3 hours of administration
- Effect lasts for an average duration of 24 hours
- May be taken with or without food as prescribed by the doctor
- Use during pregnancy should be avoided unless clearly needed
- General instructions