Arokast 4 mg (Chewable Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 180.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 60.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Montelukast sodium |
| Company | Navana pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
Arokast 4 mg Chewable Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Healthcare
- Pharmacology
Description
A selective and orally active leukotriene receptor antagonist indicated for prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma, acute prevention of Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB), and relief of symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis (AR).
Attributes
- 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:
- Adults and adolescents dosage: Montelukast 10 mg tablet once daily
- Pediatric patients dosage for different age groups
- No dosage adjustment in hepatic and renal insufficiency
- Similar pharmacokinetic profile in elderly and younger adults
- Interaction:
- No significant effects on the pharmacokinetics of several drugs
- Reasonable monitoring with cytochrome P450 enzyme inducers
- Arokast used concomitantly with a wide range of commonly prescribed drugs
- Contraindications:
- Hypersensitivity to any component of the product
- Side Effects:
- Common, Uncommon, Rare adverse reactions based on clinical studies
- Pregnancy & Lactation:
- Crosses the placenta with caution advised during pregnancy and lactation due to lack of sufficient studies
- Precautions & Warnings:
- Not indicated for acute asthma attacks
- Appropriate rescue medication should be available
- Arokast should not be abruptly substituted for corticosteroids
- Not to be used as monotherapy for exercise induced bronchospasm
- Avoidance advised for aspirin-sensitive patients
- Overdose Effects:
- No adverse experiences in the majority of overdosage reports
- Usual supportive measures advised 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
- Chemical Structure:
- Molecular Formula: C35H36ClNO3S
- Chemical Structure Image available
- Common Questions:
- Description of Arokast 4 mg Chew. Tablet
- Its use for asthma or allergic rhinitis
- Onset and duration of effect
- Administration with or without food
- Pregnancy warnings and general usage instructions