Asmont 5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 7.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 210.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 70.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Montelukast sodium |
| Company | Somatec pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Asmont 5 mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Healthcare
- Pharmaceuticals
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 Allergic Rhinitis
- Molecular Formula: C35H36ClNO3S
- Chemical Structure Image: [Link to chemical structure image]
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: Montelukast 10 mg tablet once daily
- Pediatric patients 6 to 14 years of age: Montelukast 5 mg tablet once daily
- Pediatric patients 2 years 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
- Safety and efficacy established in pediatric patients with asthma 6 months to 14 years of age
Interaction
- No clinically important effects on the pharmacokinetics of common drugs
- Used concomitantly with a wide range of commonly prescribed drugs
- Drug interaction studies conducted with various medications
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any component of this product
Side Effects
- Common, Uncommon, Rare side effects listed
- Variety of common and uncommon side effects specified
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Montelukast crosses the placenta following oral dosing in rats and rabbits
- Caution advised when given to a nursing mother
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
Precautions & 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
Overdose Effects
- Majority of reports showed no adverse experiences
- Usual supportive measures recommended 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: [Link to chemical structure image]
Common Questions
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