Lotem 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 15.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 450.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 150.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Montelukast sodium |
| Company | Techno drugs ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
Lotem 10 mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Healthcare
- Pharmaceutical
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
Mode of Action
Montelukast is a selective and orally active leukotriene receptor antagonist that inhibits the cysteinyl leukotriene receptor (CysLT1), correlated with the pathophysiology of asthma & allergic rhinitis
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 or oral granules once daily for pediatric patients 2 years to 5 years of age
Interaction
- No apparent increase in adverse reactions when administered with other therapies routinely used in the prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma
- No clinically important effects on the pharmacokinetics of specific drugs at recommended clinical dose
- Used concomitantly with a wide range of commonly prescribed drugs without evidence of clinical adverse interactions
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, depression, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, haemorrhage, irritability, malaise, muscle complaints
- Rare: 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; caution in pregnancy and nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Not for use in the reversal of bronchospasm in acute asthma attacks
- Appropriate rescue medication should be available
- Therapy can be continued during acute exacerbations of asthma
- Should not be abruptly substituted for inhaled or oral corticosteroids
- Not for monotherapy for the treatment and management of exercise-induced bronchospasm
- Patients with known aspirin sensitivity should continue avoidance of aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents
Overdose Effects
Usual supportive measures should be employed; e.g., remove unabsorbed material from the gastrointestinal tract, employ clinical monitoring, and institute supportive therapy
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
- Chemical Structure: Montelukast Sodium
FAQs
- What is Lotem 10 mg Tablet?: A selective and orally active leukotriene receptor antagonist
- What is Lotem 10 mg Tablet used for?: Commonly used to treat asthma or allergic rhinitis by blocking leukotrienes
- How soon can the effect of Lotem 10 mg Tablet be observed?: After 1-3 hours of administration; needs to be taken daily to work properly
- How long does the effect of Lotem 10 mg Tablet last?: Lasts for an average duration of 24 hours
- Should I use Lotem 10 mg Tablet empty stomach?: May be taken with or without food as prescribed by your doctor
- What if I miss a dose of Lotem 10 mg Tablet?: Take it as soon as possible, but do not double up on doses
- Are there any pregnancy warnings for Lotem 10 mg Tablet?: Use should be avoided unless clearly needed; caution in nursing mothers
- General Instructions:
- Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor
- Do not change your dose without your doctor's advice
- Avoid situations or activities that may trigger an asthma attack
- Talk to your doctor if pregnant or breastfeeding