Aeron 4 mg/3.5 gm (Oral Granules)

3.5 gm sachet: ৳ 8.00 (30's pack: ৳ 240.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Montelukast sodium
Company Healthcare pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Aeron ft 4 mg tablet Aeron ft 5 mg tablet Aeron 10 mg tablet

Title

  • Aeron 4 mg/3.5 gm Oral Granules

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Healthcare
  • Pharmaceutical

Description

  • A leukotriene receptor antagonist for prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma, acute prevention of Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB), relief of symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis (AR): Seasonal & Perennial Allergic Rhinitis

Dimensions

  • Granules: 4 mg/3.5 gm

Color options

  • Not applicable

Functions

  • Blocks leukotrienes to keep airways open and facilitate easy breathing

Materials

  • Montelukast Sodium

Technical specifications

  • Molecular Formula: C35H36ClNO3S

Design elements

  • Orally active
  • Selective leukotriene receptor antagonist

Usability features

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

Dosage adults

  • 10 mg tablet once daily

Dosage pediatric

  • 5 mg tablet once daily for patients 6 to 14 years of age
  • 4 mg tablet once daily for patients 2 to 5 years of age
  • 4 mg oral granules once daily for patients 6 months to 5 years of age

Dosage special conditions

  • No dosage adjustment in patients with mild-to-moderate hepatic insufficiency
  • No dosage adjustment in patients with renal insufficiency
  • Similar pharmacokinetic profile in elderly and younger adults; slightly longer plasma half-life in the elderly

Interaction with other drugs

  • 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 Aeron, clinical monitoring recommended when co-administered with potent cytochrome P450 enzyme inducers

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
    • Oedema
    • Seizure
    • Abnormal sensation
    • Sleep disorders
  • Rare:
    • Angioedema
    • Impaired concentration
    • Disorientation
    • Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis
    • Erythema nodosum
    • Hallucination
    • Hepatic disorders
    • Memory loss
    • Palpitations
    • Pulmonary eosinophilia
    • Suicidal tendencies
    • Tremor

Pregnancy and lactation

  • Crosses the placenta in rats and rabbits
  • Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
  • Caution advised when given to a nursing mother

Precautions and warnings

  • Not indicated for use in the reversal of bronchospasm in acute asthma attacks, including status asthmaticus
  • Patients advised to have appropriate rescue medication available
  • Continue therapy during acute exacerbations of asthma
  • Should not be abruptly substituted for inhaled or oral corticosteroids
  • Not to be used as monotherapy for the treatment and management of exercise induced bronchospasm
  • Caution for patients with known aspirin sensitivity
  • No evidence shown to truncate bronchoconstrictor response to aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in aspirin-sensitive asthmatic patients

Overdose effects

  • Majority reports had no adverse experiences
  • Adverse experiences consistent with the safety profile of Aeron
  • Institute supportive therapy if required

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 img: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-768-montelukast-sodium-chemical-structure-drK1lRHjspWQ7613gJoZ.svg

Commonly asked questions

    • Question: What is Aeron 4 mg/3.5 gm Granules?
    • Answer: A selective and orally active leukotriene receptor antagonist
    • Question: What is Aeron 4 mg/3.5 gm Granules used for?
    • Answer: Commonly used to treat asthma or allergic rhinitis by blocking leukotrienes to keep airways open for easy breathing
    • Question: How soon can the effect of Aeron 4 mg/3.5 gm Granules be observed?
    • Answer: Effect can be observed after 1-3 hours of administration
    • Question: How long does the effect of Aeron 4 mg/3.5 gm Granules last?
    • Answer: Lasts for an average duration of 24 hours
    • Question: Should I use Aeron 4 mg/3.5 gm Granules empty stomach?
    • Answer: May be taken with or without food as prescribed by doctor
    • Question: What if I miss a dose of Aeron 4 mg/3.5 gm Granules?
    • Answer: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. Do not double up on doses.
    • Question: Are there any pregnancy warnings for Aeron 4 mg/3.5 gm Granules?
    • Answer: Use in pregnant women should be avoided unless clearly needed
    • Question: General Instructions
    • Answer:
      • Take exactly as prescribed by doctor
      • Do not change dose or stop using without doctor's advice
      • Not a fast-acting rescue medicine for asthma attacks
      • Avoid situations or activities that may trigger an asthma attack
      • Talk to doctor before using if pregnant or breastfeeding

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