Aeron FT 4 mg (Dispersible Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 7.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 350.00)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Montelukast sodium |
| Company | Healthcare pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Aeron FT 4 mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Asthma Treatment
- Allergic Rhinitis Treatment
Description
- Selective and orally active leukotriene receptor antagonist
- Prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma
- Acute prevention of Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB)
- Relief of symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis (AR): Seasonal & Perennial
- Montelukast inhibits the cysteinyl leukotriene receptor (CysLT1)
- Leukotriene receptor antagonists
- Common side effects: Diarrhoea, fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, skin reactions
- Uncommon side effects: Anxiety, depression, dizziness, sleep disorders
- Rare side effects: Angioedema, hallucination, liver disorders, memory loss
- Not indicated for use in the reversal of bronchospasm in acute asthma attacks
- Dosage for adults 15 years and older: Montelukast 10 mg tablet once daily
- Dosage for pediatric patients 6-14 years: Montelukast 5 mg tablet once daily
- Dosage for pediatric patients 2-5 years: Montelukast 4 mg tablet once daily
- Dosage for pediatric patients 6 months-5 years: Montelukast 4 mg oral granules once daily
- Storage conditions: Store below 30°C, protect from light & moisture
Ingredients
- Montelukast sodium
Pharmacology
- Action: Inhibits the cysteinyl leukotriene receptor (CysLT1)
- Effects: Airway edema, smooth muscle contraction, altered cellular activity associated with the inflammatory process
Dosage and administration
- Adults and adolescents dosage: Montelukast 10 mg tablet once daily
- Pediatric patients dosage 6-14 years: Montelukast 5 mg tablet once daily
- Pediatric patients dosage 2-5 years: Montelukast 4 mg tablet once daily
- Pediatric patients dosage 6 months-5 years: Montelukast 4 mg oral granules once daily
- Hepatic insufficiency: No dosage adjustment required for mild-to-moderate insufficiency
- Renal insufficiency: No dosage adjustment recommended
- Elderly use: Similar pharmacokinetics to adults, slightly longer plasma half-life
Interaction
- No clinically important effects with theophylline, prednisone, oral contraceptives, and more
- Concomitant use with a wide range of commonly prescribed drugs in clinical studies
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any component of the product
Pregnancy and lactation
- Crosses placenta in rats and rabbits
- Caution advised during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions and 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 exercise induced bronchospasm
Overdose effects
- Adverse experiences consistent with the product's safety profile
- Usual supportive measures recommended in case of overdose
Storage conditions
- Store in cool & dry place below 30°C
- Protect from light and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
Chemical structure
- Molecular Formula: C35H36ClNO3S
- Chemical Structure Image: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-768-montelukast-sodium-chemical-structure-drK1lRHjspWQ7613gJoZ.svg
Common questions
- What is Aeron FT 4 mg DT?: A selective and orally active leukotriene receptor antagonist
- What is it used for?: Commonly used to treat asthma or allergic rhinitis
- How soon can the effect be observed?: 1-3 hours after administration
- How long does the effect last?: Lasts for an average duration of 24 hours
- Should I use it empty stomach?: May be taken with or without food as prescribed