Proair 10 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 14.00 (20's pack: ৳ 280.00)

Medicine Details

Indications:
- Prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma
- Acute prevention of Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB)
- Relief of symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis: Seasonal & Perennial Allergic Rhinitis

Pharmacology:
- Selective and orally active leukotriene receptor antagonist
- Inhibits the cysteinyl leukotriene receptor (CysLT1)

Dosage & Administration:
- Adults and adolescents dosage: Montelukast 10 mg tablet once daily
- Pediatric patients dosage: Montelukast 5 mg, 4 mg tablets, or 4 mg oral granules once daily
- No dosage adjustment needed for hepatic and renal insufficiency
- Similar pharmacokinetic profile in elderly and younger adults

Interaction:
- No apparent increase in adverse reactions when administered with other therapies
- 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

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 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
- Therapy can be continued during acute exacerbations of asthma
- Should not be abruptly substituted for inhaled or oral corticosteroids
- Should not 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 Proair

Overdose Effects:
- No adverse experiences in the majority of overdosage reports
- Usual supportive measures should be employed in the event of overdose

Storage Conditions:
- Store in cool & dry place below 30°C
- Protect from light & moisture
- Keep out of reach of children

Common Questions:
- 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
- May be taken with or without food as prescribed by your doctor
- Use should be avoided in pregnant women unless clearly needed

Blocks leukotrienes to keep airways open and enable easy breathing
No dosage adjustment required for hepatic and renal insufficiency
Similar pharmacokinetic profile in elderly and younger adults
No clinically important effects on the pharmacokinetics of specific drugs
Drug interaction studies show no evidence of clinical adverse interactions
Appropriate rescue medication should be available for acute asthma attacks
Therapy can be continued during acute exacerbations of asthma
Should not be abruptly substituted for inhaled or oral corticosteroids
Should not be used as monotherapy for the treatment and management of exercise induced bronchospasm
Caution should be exercised when given to a nursing mother
Crosses the placenta following oral dosing in rats and rabbits
Store in cool & dry place below 30°C
Protect from light & moisture
Keep out of reach of children
Molecular Formula: C35H36ClNO3S
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
May be taken with or without food as prescribed by your doctor
Use should be avoided in pregnant women unless clearly needed