Provair ODT 5 mg (Chewable Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 9.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 270.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 90.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Montelukast sodium |
| Company | Unimed unihealth 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
- Inhibition of the cysteinyl leukotriene receptor (CysLT1)
- Correlation with the pathophysiology of asthma & allergic rhinitis
Dosage & Administration
- 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
Interaction
- Administered with other therapies routinely used in the prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma
- No clinically important effects on the pharmacokinetics of certain drugs
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any component of the product
Side Effects
- 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
- Rare side effects: Angioedema, concentration impaired, disorientation, eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis, erythema nodosum, hallucination
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Crosses the placenta following oral dosing in rats and rabbits
- 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
- Should not be used as monotherapy for the treatment and management of exercise induced bronchospasm
Overdose Effects
- Majority of reports showed no adverse experiences
- Adverse experiences consistent with the safety profile of the product
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: [Link to image]
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