Luminus 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 17.00 (3 x 7: ৳ 357.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 119.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Montelukast sodium |
| Company | Dbl 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 (Seasonal & Perennial)
Pharmacology
- Selective and orally active leukotriene receptor antagonist
- Inhibition of cysteinyl leukotriene receptor (CysLT1)
- Correlation with 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 to 5 years of age: Montelukast 4 mg tablet once daily
Interaction
- No clinically important effects on the pharmacokinetics of specific drugs
- Used concomitantly with a wide range of commonly prescribed drugs without evidence of clinical adverse interactions
- Phenobarbital decreased the AUC of Luminus by approximately 40%
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any component of the 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, 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
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Crosses placenta, caution in use during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Not for use in the reversal of bronchospasm in acute asthma attacks
- Appropriate rescue medication should be available
- Not to be abruptly substituted for inhaled or oral corticosteroids
Overdose Effects
- Usual supportive measures in case of overdose
Therapeutic Class
- Leukotriene receptor antagonists
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C, protect from light & moisture
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C35H36ClNO3S
Common Questions about Luminus 10 mg Tablet
- Used to treat asthma or allergic rhinitis
- Effect can be observed after 1-3 hours of administration
- Effect lasts for an average duration of 24 hours
- Can be taken with or without food as prescribed
- Caution in use during pregnancy and lactation
- General Instructions provided by doctor should be followed