Freegest 4 mg (Chewable Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Montelukast sodium
Company Biopharma limited
Also available as
Freegest 10 mg tablet Freegest 5 mg chewable tablet

Title

  • Freegest 4 mg Chewable Tablet

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Pharmaceutical

Description

  • Selective and orally active leukotriene receptor antagonist
  • Indicated for prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma, acute prevention of Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB), and relief of symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis (AR)

Dosage

  • Dosage for adults and adolescents 15 years of age and older: Montelukast 10 mg tablet once daily
  • Dosage for pediatric patients 6 to 14 years of age: Montelukast 5 mg tablet once daily
  • Dosage for pediatric patients 2 years to 5 years of age: Montelukast 4 mg tablet once daily
  • Dosage for pediatric patients 6 months to 5 years of age: Montelukast 4 mg oral granules once daily
  • No dosage adjustment in patients with hepatic or renal insufficiency
  • Similar pharmacokinetic profile and oral bioavailability in elderly and younger adults

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

Interaction

  • No clinically important effects on the pharmacokinetics of certain drugs
  • Used concomitantly with a wide range of commonly prescribed drugs without evidence of clinical adverse interactions
  • Phenobarbital, which induces hepatic metabolism, decreased the AUC of Freegest

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to any component of this product

Side Effects

  • Common: Diarrhoea, fever, gastrointestinal discomfort, headache, nausea, vomiting, skin reactions, upper respiratory tract infection
  • Uncommon: Akathisia, anxiety, arthralgia, asthenia, abnormal behavior, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, malaise, muscle complaints, sleep disorders
  • Rare: Angioedema, concentration impaired, erythema nodosum, hallucination, suicidal tendencies, tremor

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Crosses the placenta following oral dosing in rats and rabbits
  • 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
  • Dose of inhaled corticosteroid may be reduced gradually under medical supervision

Overdose Effects

  • No adverse experiences in the majority of overdosage reports
  • 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
  • Keep out of reach of children

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C35H36ClNO3S

Common Questions

  • Used for treating 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
  • Avoid situations or activities that may trigger an asthma attack

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