Arovent 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 17.50 (3 x 10: ৳ 525.00)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Montelukast sodium |
| Company | Orion pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Arovent 10 mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Healthcare
- Pharmacology
Description
- Selective and orally active leukotriene receptor antagonist
- Treatment for asthma and allergic rhinitis
- Inhibition of cysteinyl leukotriene receptor
- Pathophysiology of asthma and allergic rhinitis
- Leukotriene receptor antagonists
- Molecular Formula: C35H36ClNO3S
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
- Inhibition of cysteinyl leukotriene receptor (CysLT1)
- Correlation with the pathophysiology of asthma & allergic rhinitis
- Airway edema reduction
- Smooth muscle contraction inhibition
- Altered cellular activity associated with the inflammatory process
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage: Montelukast 10 mg tablet once daily
- Pediatric dosage: Montelukast 5 mg for 6-14 years, 4 mg for 2-5 years, 4 mg oral granules for 6 months to 5 years
- Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients
- No dosage adjustment in hepatic and renal insufficiency
- Elderly use and dosage adjustments
Interaction
- No clinically important effects on the pharmacokinetics of other drugs
- No evidence of clinical adverse interactions with commonly prescribed drugs
- Employ appropriate clinical monitoring with potent cytochrome P450 enzyme inducers
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any component of the product
Side Effects
- Common, Uncommon, Rare adverse effects
- Examples: Diarrhea, headache, nausea, skin reactions, anxiety, depression, palpitations, hallucination
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Crosses placenta in rats and rabbits
- Caution in pregnant women
- Excretion in human milk
- Caution in nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Not for use in acute asthma attacks
- Continue appropriate rescue medication availability
- Continued use during acute exacerbations of asthma
- Gradual reduction of inhaled corticosteroid under medical supervision
- Avoidance in known aspirin sensitivity
- No truncation of bronchoconstrictor response to aspirin
Overdose Effects
- No adverse experiences in majority of reports
- Supportive measures in case of overdose
- Consistent adverse experiences with Arovent
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
Common Questions
- What is Arovent 10 mg Tablet?
- Use and effect duration
- Administration with or without food
- Missed dose instructions
- Pregnancy warnings
- General instructions for usage
Usability Features
- Easy breathing by blocking leukotrienes
- Duration of effect: 24 hours
Materials
- Montelukast 10 mg tablet
- Montelukast 5 mg tablet
- Montelukast 4 mg tablet
- Montelukast 4 mg oral granules
Technical Specifications
- Orally active leukotriene receptor antagonist
- Molecular Formula: C35H36ClNO3S
Design Elements
- Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula representation
Indicated Symptoms
- Asthma
- Allergic rhinitis
- Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB)