Airway 5 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 8.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 160.00)

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Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Montelukast sodium
Company	One pharma ltd
Also available as	Airway 10 mg tablet Airway 4 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

Montelukast is a selective and orally active leukotriene receptor antagonist that inhibits the cysteinyl leukotriene receptor (CysLT1).

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 to 5 years of age
4 mg oral granules once daily for pediatric patients 6 months to 5 years of age

Hepatic Insufficiency

No dosage adjustment is required in patients with mild-to-moderate hepatic insufficiency.

Renal Insufficiency

No dosage adjustment is recommended in patients with renal insufficiency.

Elderly use

The pharmacokinetic profile and the oral bioavailability of a single 10-mg oral dose of montelukast are similar in elderly and younger adults.

Interaction

Airway has been administered with other therapies routinely used in the prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma with no apparent increase in adverse reactions.

Contraindications

Montelukast is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to any component of this product.

Side Effects

Diarrhoea
Fever
Gastrointestinal discomfort
Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Skin reactions
Upper respiratory tract infection
Akathisia
Anxiety
Arthralgia
Asthenia
Abnormal behavior
Depression
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Dry mouth
Haemorrhage
Irritability
Malaise
Muscle complaints
Oedema
Seizure
Abnormal sensation
Sleep disorders
Angioedema
Concentration impaired
Disorientation
Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis
Erythema nodosum
Hallucination
Hepatic disorders
Memory loss
Palpitations
Pulmonary eosinophilia
Suicidal tendencies
Tremor

Pregnancy & Lactation

Montelukast crosses the placenta following oral dosing in rats and rabbits. Caution should be exercised when Montelukast is given to a nursing mother.

Precautions & Warnings

Airway is not indicated for use in the reversal of bronchospasm in acute asthma attacks.

Overdose Effects

The most frequently occurring adverse experiences included abdominal pain, somnolence, thirst, headache, vomiting, and psychomotor hyperactivity.

Therapeutic Class

Leukotriene receptor antagonists

Storage Conditions

Store in cool & dry place below 30°C, protect from light & moisture.

Chemical Structure

Molecular Formula: C35H36ClNO3S
Chemical Structure Image URL: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-768-montelukast-sodium-chemical-structure-drK1lRHjspWQ7613gJoZ.svg

Common Questions about Airway 5 mg Tablet

Selective and orally active leukotriene receptor antagonist
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 a doctor
Use in pregnant women should be avoided unless clearly needed

General Instructions

Take Airway exactly as prescribed by a doctor
Do not change the dose or stop using asthma medication without a doctor's advice
Seek medical attention if breathing problems get worse quickly or if medications are not working
Avoid situations or activities that may trigger an asthma attack
Talk to a doctor before using Airway if pregnant or breastfeeding