Medikast 10 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 15.00 (20's pack: ৳ 300.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Montelukast sodium
Company Leon pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Medikast 4 mg chewable tablet Medikast 5 mg chewable tablet

Title

Medikast 10 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Asthma Medication
  • Allergic Rhinitis Medication

Description

Medikast 10 mg Tablet is a selective and orally active leukotriene receptor antagonist. It is used for prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma, acute prevention of Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB), and relief of symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis (AR) such as seasonal & perennial allergic rhinitis.

Dimensions

Tablet size: 10 mg

Color options

  • White

Functions

  • Blocks leukotrienes to keep airways open and enable easy breathing
  • Relieves symptoms of allergic rhinitis
  • Prevents exercise-induced bronchoconstriction

Materials

  • Active ingredient: Montelukast sodium

Technical specifications

  • Dosage for adults and adolescents (15 years and older): 10 mg tablet once daily
  • Dosage for pediatric patients (6 to 14 years): 5 mg tablet once daily
  • Dosage for pediatric patients (2 to 5 years): 4 mg tablet once daily
  • Dosage for pediatric patients (6 months to 5 years): 4 mg oral granules once daily
  • Storage conditions: Store below 30°C, protect from light & moisture

Design elements

  • Chemical structure: C35H36ClNO3S
  • Chemical structure image: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-768-montelukast-sodium-chemical-structure-drK1lRHjspWQ7613gJoZ.svg

Usability features

  • Can be taken with or without food
  • Not a fast-acting rescue medicine for asthma attacks
  • Effect lasts for an average duration of 24 hours
  • Caution advised when used during pregnancy or lactation

Interaction

No clinically important effects on the pharmacokinetics of several drugs including theophylline, prednisone, prednisolone, oral contraceptives, terfenadine, digoxin, and warfarin

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

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to any component of the 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
    • Impaired concentration
    • Disorientation
    • Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis
    • Erythema nodosum
    • Hallucination
    • Hepatic disorders
    • Memory loss
    • Palpitations
    • Pulmonary eosinophilia
    • Suicidal tendencies
    • Tremor

Pregnancy lactation

  • Pregnancy: Use only if clearly needed as safety in pregnant women has not been well-studied
  • Lactation: Caution should be exercised when given to a nursing mother

Precautions warnings

  • Not for use in acute asthma attacks: Appropriate rescue medication should be available
  • Continued use during acute exacerbations of asthma: Dose of inhaled corticosteroid may be reduced gradually under medical supervision
  • Not to be used as monotherapy for exercise-induced bronchospasm: Avoidance of aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents in patients with known aspirin sensitivity
  • Clinical monitoring when potent cytochrome P450 enzyme inducers are co-administered: No dosage adjustment is recommended

Overdose effects

  • Adverse experiences:
    • Abdominal pain
    • Somnolence
    • Thirst
    • Headache
    • Vomiting
    • Psychomotor hyperactivity
  • Supportive measures: Remove unabsorbed material from the gastrointestinal tract, employ clinical monitoring, and institute supportive therapy

Drug classes

Leukotriene receptor antagonists

Additional information

  • Storage: Keep out of reach of children
  • Pharmacokinetic profile: Similar in elderly and younger adults

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