Montek 5 mg (Chewable Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 8.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 240.00)
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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Montelukast sodium
Company Sun pharmaceutical bangladesh ltd
Also available as
Montek 10 mg tablet Montek 4 mg chewable tablet

Title

  • Montek 5 mg Chewable Tablet

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Healthcare
  • Pharmaceuticals

Description

  • A medicine indicated for the prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma, acute prevention of Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB), and relief of symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis (AR) including seasonal and perennial allergies.

Indication

  • 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, including airway edema, smooth muscle contraction, and altered cellular activity associated with the inflammatory process

DosageAndAdministration

  • Adults and adolescents dosage: Montelukast 10 mg tablet once daily
  • Pediatric patients dosage: Montelukast 5 mg tablet once daily (6 to 14 years of age), 4 mg tablet once daily (2 to 5 years of age), 4 mg oral granules once daily (6 months to 5 years of age)
  • No dosage adjustment required for patients with mild-to-moderate hepatic or renal insufficiency
  • Similar pharmacokinetic profile in elderly and younger adults, no dosage adjustment required

Interaction

  • No clinically important effects on the pharmacokinetics of certain drugs
  • Concomitantly used with a wide range of commonly prescribed drugs without evidence of clinical adverse interactions
  • Phenobarbital decreased the AUC of Montek by approximately 40% following a single 10mg dose

Contraindications

  • Contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to any component of this product

SideEffects

  • 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, oedema, seizure, abnormal sensation, sleep disorders
  • Rare: Angioedema, concentration impaired, disorientation, eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis, erythema nodosum, hallucination, hepatic disorders, memory loss, palpitations, pulmonary eosinophilia, suicidal tendencies, tremor

PregnancyAndLactation

  • Montelukast crosses the placenta in rats and rabbits
  • No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
  • Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
  • Caution should be exercised when given to a nursing mother

PrecautionsAndWarnings

  • Not indicated for the reversal of bronchospasm in acute asthma attacks
  • Patients advised to have appropriate rescue medication available
  • Not to be abruptly substituted for inhaled or oral corticosteroids
  • Not to be used as 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 while taking Montek
  • Effective in improving airway function in asthmatics with documented aspirin sensitivity
  • Therapy can be continued during acute exacerbations of asthma

OverdoseEffects

  • No adverse experiences in the majority of overdosage reports
  • Usual supportive measures required in the event of overdose

TherapeuticClass

  • Leukotriene receptor antagonists

StorageConditions

  • Store in cool & dry place below 30°C
  • Protect from light & moisture
  • Keep out of reach of children

ChemicalStructure

  • MolecularFormula: C35H36ClNO3S
  • ChemicalStructureImageURL: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-768-montelukast-sodium-chemical-structure-drK1lRHjspWQ7613gJoZ.svg

CommonQuestions

  • Questions:
    • What is Montek 5 mg Chew. Tablet?
    • What is Montek 5 mg Chew. Tablet used for?
    • How soon can the effect of Montek 5 mg Chew. Tablet be observed?
    • How long does the effect of Montek 5 mg Chew. Tablet last?
    • Should I use Montek 5 mg Chew. Tablet empty stomach?
    • What if I miss a dose of Montek 5 mg Chew. Tablet?
    • Are there any pregnancy warnings for Montek 5 mg Chew. Tablet?
  • Answers:
    • Montek 5 mg Chew. Tablet is a selective and orally active leukotriene receptor antagonist
    • Montek 5 mg Chew. Tablet is commonly used to treat asthma or allergic rhinitis. It helps keep airways open and easy breathing by blocking leukotrienes
    • The effect can be observed after 1-3 hours of administration. Montek 5 mg Chew. Tablet is not a fast-acting rescue medicine for asthma attacks and needs to be taken daily to work properly
    • The effect lasts for an average duration of 24 hours
    • Montek 5 mg Chew. Tablet may be taken with or without food as prescribed by your doctor
    • If you miss a dose, you may take it as soon as possible. But if it is almost time for your next dose, just skip that dose. Do not double up on doses
    • Use of Montek 5 mg Chew. Tablet in pregnant women should be avoided unless clearly needed

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