Arovent 5 mg (Chewable Tablet)

Title and Categories

• Arovent 5 mg Chewable Tablet
• Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist
• Asthma Medication
• Allergic Rhinitis Treatment

Dimensions and Weight

• 5 mg chewable tablet
• Standard size

Color Options

• Non-colored tablet

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
• Inhibition of cysteinyl leukotriene receptor (CysLT1)
• Inhibition of cysteinyl leukotrienes (LTC4, LTD4, LTE4) and their effects

Dosage and Administration

• Adult dosage: 10 mg tablet once daily
• Pediatric dosage: 5 mg tablet once daily (6 to 14 years of age)

Safety and Efficacy

• Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients established

Precautions and Warnings

• Not for use in the reversal of bronchospasm in acute asthma attacks
• Appropriate rescue medication should be available
• Gradual reduction of inhaled corticosteroid dose under medical supervision
• Not to be abruptly substituted for inhaled or oral corticosteroids
• Caution in aspirin-sensitive patients

Pregnancy and Lactation

• Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
• Caution when given to a nursing mother

Side Effects

• Common: Diarrhoea, fever, gastrointestinal discomfort, headache, nausea, vomiting, skin reactions, upper respiratory tract infection
• Rare: Angioedema, concentration impaired, disorientation, eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis, erythema nodosum, hallucination, hepatic disorders, memory loss, palpitations, pulmonary eosinophilia, suicidal tendencies, tremor

Interaction

• Routine administration with other asthma therapies
• No clinically important effects on the pharmacokinetics of various drugs

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to any component of the product

Overdose Effects

• Adverse experiences include abdominal pain, somnolence, thirst, headache, vomiting, psychomotor hyperactivity

Therapeutic Class

• Leukotriene receptor antagonists

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C
• Protect from light and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children

Chemical Structure

• Molecular Formula: C35H36ClNO3S

General Instructions

• Take exactly as prescribed by the doctor
• Do not change the dose without medical advice
• Avoid triggers for asthma attack
• Seek medical attention if breathing problems worsen quickly

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