Telukast 10 mg (Tablet)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Montelukast sodium |
| Company | General pharmaceuticals 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 that inhibits the cysteinyl leukotriene receptor
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 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
Interaction
Administered with other therapies routinely used in the prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma with no apparent increase in adverse reactions
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity 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
Crosses the placenta following oral dosing in rats and rabbits. Should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Caution should be exercised when given to a nursing mother
Precautions & Warnings
- Not for use in the reversal of bronchospasm in acute asthma attacks
- Should not be abruptly substituted for inhaled or oral corticosteroids
- Not for monotherapy for the treatment and management of exercise induced bronchospasm
- Not for use by patients with known aspirin sensitivity
- Effective in improving airway function in asthmatics with documented aspirin sensitivity
Overdose Effects
Adverse experiences include abdominal pain, somnolence, thirst, headache, vomiting, and psychomotor hyperactivity
Therapeutic Class
Leukotriene receptor antagonists
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool & dry place below 30°C, protect from light & moisture, keep out of reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C35H36ClNO3S
- Chemical Structure Image: url
Common Questions about Telukast 10 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 your doctor
- Use in pregnant women should be avoided unless clearly needed
- General instructions for use
Drug classes
Leukotriene receptor antagonists