Monfast ODT 4 mg (Dispersible Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Montelukast sodium
Company Synovia pharma plc
Also available as
Monfast 10 mg tablet Monfast odt 5 mg tablet

Title

  • Monfast ODT 4 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Asthma
  • Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction
  • Allergic Rhinitis

Description

  • Selective and orally active leukotriene receptor antagonist
  • Montelukast inhibits the cysteinyl leukotriene receptor (CysLT1)
  • Indicated 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

Dosage & Administration

  • Adult dosage: Montelukast 10 mg tablet once daily
  • Pediatric dosage: 5 mg tablet for 6-14 years, 4 mg tablet for 2-5 years and 6 months-5 years, oral granules for 6 months-5 years

Hepatic Insufficiency

  • No dosage adjustment required in patients with mild-to-moderate hepatic insufficiency

Renal Insufficiency

  • No dosage adjustment recommended in patients with renal insufficiency

Elderly use

  • Similar pharmacokinetic profile and oral bioavailability as in younger adults, no dosage adjustment required

Interaction

  • Administered with other therapies routinely used in asthma treatment with no apparent increase in adverse reactions
  • No clinically important effects on the pharmacokinetics of theophylline, prednisone, oral contraceptives, terfenadine, digoxin, and warfarin

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to any component of the product

Side Effects

  • Common: Diarrhoea, fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, skin reactions
  • Uncommon: Anxiety, depression, dizziness, dry mouth, muscle complaints
  • Rare: Angioedema, disorientation, memory loss, palpitations, tremor

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Crosses placenta in rats and rabbits, caution advised during pregnancy and lactation

Precautions & Warnings

  • Not indicated for reversal of bronchospasm in acute asthma attacks
  • Caution required in patients with known aspirin sensitivity

Overdose Effects

  • Usual supportive measures recommended in case of overdose

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

Molecular Formula

  • C35H36ClNO3S

Chemical Structure

  • Available as an image

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