Arokast 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 16.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 480.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 160.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Montelukast sodium |
| Company | Navana pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Brand Name
- Arokast 10 mg Tablet
Therapeutic Class
- Leukotriene receptor antagonists
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
- Montelukast is a selective and orally active leukotriene receptor antagonist
Dosage & Administration
- Adults and adolescents: Montelukast 10 mg tablet once daily
- Pediatric patients 6 to 14 years of age: Montelukast 5 mg tablet once daily
- Pediatric patients 2 to 5 years of age: Montelukast 4 mg tablet once daily
- Pediatric patients 6 months to 5 years of age: Montelukast 4 mg oral granules once daily
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
- No dosage adjustment required
Interaction
- No clinically important effects on the pharmacokinetics of several drugs
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any component of this product
Side Effects
- Common: diarrhea, fever, gastrointestinal discomfort, headache, nausea, vomiting, skin reactions, upper respiratory tract infection
- Uncommon: akathisia, anxiety, arthralgia, asthenia, abnormal behavior, depression, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, hemorrhage, irritability, malaise, muscle complaints, edema, 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
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Caution should be exercised when given to a nursing mother
Precautions & Warnings
- Not for use in the reversal of bronchospasm in acute asthma attacks
- Not to be used as monotherapy for the treatment of exercise-induced bronchospasm
- Patients with known aspirin sensitivity should continue avoidance of aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents
Overdose Effects
- No adverse experiences in the majority of overdosage reports
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool & dry place below 30°C, protect from light & moisture, keep out of reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C35H36ClNO3S
Commonly Asked Questions
- Arokast 10 mg Tablet is a selective and orally active leukotriene receptor antagonist
- Used for treating asthma or allergic rhinitis