Monfast ODT 5 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 4 mg tablet

Product Title

  • Monfast ODT 5 mg Tablet

Category

  • Medicine
  • Asthma Treatment
  • Allergic Rhinitis Treatment

Indications

  • 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

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 years to 5 years of age: Montelukast 4 mg tablet once daily
  • Dosage for pediatric patients 6 months to 5 years of age: Montelukast 4 mg oral granules once daily
  • No dosage adjustment in patients with mild-to-moderate hepatic insufficiency
  • No dosage adjustment is recommended in patients with renal insufficiency
  • No dosage adjustment in the elderly is required

Interaction

  • No apparent increase in adverse reactions when administered with other asthma therapies
  • No clinically important effects on the pharmacokinetics of specific drugs
  • Concomitantly used with a wide range of commonly prescribed drugs without evidence of clinical adverse interactions
  • Phenobarbital, which induces hepatic metabolism, decreased the AUC of Monfast ODT approximately 40%
  • Employ appropriate clinical monitoring 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, 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 in rats and rabbits
  • No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
  • 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
  • Not to be used as monotherapy for the treatment and management of exercise induced bronchospasm
  • Avoidance of aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents in patients with known aspirin sensitivity

Overdose Effects

  • Majority of overdosage reports had no adverse experiences
  • Usual supportive measures should be employed in the event 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

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C35H36ClNO3S

Commonly Asked Questions

    • What is Monfast ODT 5 mg DT?: A selective and orally active leukotriene receptor antagonist
    • What is Monfast ODT 5 mg DT used for?: To treat asthma or allergic rhinitis, helps keep airways open, and enables easy breathing by blocking leukotrienes
    • How soon can the effect of Monfast ODT 5 mg DT be observed?: After 1-3 hours of administration, not a fast-acting rescue medicine for asthma attacks
    • How long does the effect of Monfast ODT 5 mg DT last?: Lasts for an average duration of 24 hours
    • Should I use Monfast ODT 5 mg DT empty stomach?: May be taken with or without food as prescribed by the doctor
    • What if I miss a dose of Monfast ODT 5 mg DT?: Take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double up on doses
    • Are there any pregnancy warnings for Monfast ODT 5 mg DT?: Use in pregnant women should be avoided unless clearly needed
  • General Instructions: Take as prescribed, do not change dose or stop medication without doctor's advice, seek medical attention if breathing problems worsen quickly, avoid situations or activities that may trigger an asthma attack, consult a doctor before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding

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