Airway 4 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Montelukast sodium
Company	One pharma ltd
Also available as	Airway 5 mg tablet Airway 10 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

Adults and adolescents: Montelukast 10 mg tablet once daily
Pediatric patients 6 to 14 years of age: Montelukast 5 mg tablet once daily
Pediatric patients 2 to 5 years of age: Montelukast 4 mg tablet once daily
Pediatric patients 6 months to 5 years of age: Montelukast 4 mg oral granules once daily

Hepatic Insufficiency

No dosage adjustment is required

Renal Insufficiency

No dosage adjustment is recommended

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 with Other Therapies

Used concomitantly with a wide range of commonly prescribed drugs in clinical studies without evidence of clinical adverse interactions

Contraindications

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

Common Side Effects

Diarrhoea
Fever
Gastrointestinal discomfort
Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Skin reactions
Upper respiratory tract infection

Uncommon Side Effects

Akathisia
Anxiety
Arthralgia
Asthenia
Abnormal behavior
Depression
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Dry mouth
Haemorrhage
Irritability
Malaise
Muscle complaints
Oedema
Seizure
Abnormal sensation
Sleep disorders

Rare Side Effects

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

Common Questions about Airway 4 mg Tablet

Airway 4 mg Tablet is a selective and orally active leukotriene receptor antagonist.
Airway 4 mg Tablet is commonly used to treat asthma or allergic rhinitis.
The effect of Airway 4 mg Tablet can be observed after 1-3 hours of administration.
The effect of Airway 4 mg Tablet lasts for an average duration of 24 hours.
Airway 4 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food as prescribed by your doctor.
Use of Airway 4 mg Tablet in pregnant women should be avoided unless clearly needed.