Montezen 5 mg (Chewable Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 7.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 210.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 70.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Montelukast sodium |
| Company | Zenith 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
- Leukotriene receptor antagonist
- Inhibits the cysteinyl leukotriene receptor (CysLT1)
- Correlated with the pathophysiology of asthma & allergic rhinitis
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage: 10 mg tablet once daily
- Pediatric dosage: ranges from 4 mg to 10 mg depending on age
- No dosage adjustment in hepatic or renal insufficiency
- Elderly use: no dosage adjustment required
Interaction
- No clinically significant interactions with common drugs
- Potential interaction with phenobarbital
- Recommend clinical monitoring with potent enzyme inducers
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any component of the product
Side Effects
- Common: diarrhea, headache, nausea, skin reactions
- Uncommon: anxiety, dizziness, muscle complaints, sleep disorders
- Rare: angioedema, hallucination, pulmonary eosinophilia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Crosses placenta in rats and rabbits
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Caution advised when given to nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Not for acute asthma attacks
- Rescue medication should be available
- Should not be abruptly substituted for corticosteroids
- Caution in aspirin-sensitive patients
Overdose Effects
- No adverse experiences in majority of cases
- Supportive measures recommended in case of overdose
Therapeutic Class
- Leukotriene receptor antagonists
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C, protect from light & moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C35H36ClNO3S
- Chemical Structure: Image available
Common Questions about Montezen 5 mg Chewable Tablet
- Used to treat asthma or allergic rhinitis
- Effect can be observed after 1-3 hours
- Effect lasts for an average duration of 24 hours
- May be taken with or without food
- Caution in pregnant women
- General instructions provided