Flomont 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 12.00 (30's pack: ৳ 360.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Montelukast sodium |
| Company | Nipa pharmaceuticals ltd |
Title
- Flomont 10 mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Health & Wellness
Description
- Selective and orally active leukotriene receptor antagonist for prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma, acute prevention of Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB), and relief of symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis (AR)
Usage
- Adult dosage: 10 mg tablet once daily
- Pediatric dosage: 4-5 mg tablet once daily
- Use in pediatric patients aged 6 months to 14 years
- No dosage adjustment required for mild-to-moderate hepatic or renal insufficiency
- Similar pharmacokinetic profile in elderly and younger adults
Therapeutic Class
- Leukotriene receptor antagonists
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
- Selectively inhibits the cysteinyl leukotriene receptor (CysLT1)
- Correlated with the pathophysiology of asthma & allergic rhinitis
Interaction
- No clinically important effects on the pharmacokinetics of theophylline, prednisone, prednisolone, oral contraceptives, terfenadine, digoxin, and warfarin
- No evidence of clinical adverse interactions with a wide range of commonly prescribed drugs
- Phenobarbital decreased the AUC of Flomont by approximately 40%
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any component of the product
Side Effects
- Common: Diarrhoea, fever, headache, nausea, vomiting
- Uncommon: Anxiety, depression, dizziness, muscle complaints
- Rare: Angioedema, hallucination, memory loss, suicidal tendencies, tremor
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Crosses placenta in rats and rabbits
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Caution advised 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
- Not to be abruptly substituted for inhaled or oral corticosteroids
- Not to be used as monotherapy for the treatment and management of exercise induced bronchospasm
- Caution advised for patients with known aspirin sensitivity
Overdose Effects
- No adverse experiences in the majority of reports
- Usual supportive measures advised in the event of overdose
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
Common Questions
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