Maxair 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 17.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 340.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 170.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Montelukast sodium |
| Company | Jenphar bangladesh ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma
- Acute prevention of Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB)
- Relief of symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis: Seasonal & Perennial Allergic Rhinitis
Pharmacology
- Selective and orally active leukotriene receptor antagonist
- Inhibition of cysteinyl leukotriene receptor (CysLT1)
- Correlation with pathophysiology of asthma & allergic rhinitis
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage for adults and adolescents 15 years of age and older: Montelukast 10 mg tablet once daily
- Dosage for pediatric patients 6 to 14 years of age: Montelukast 5 mg tablet once daily
- Use in pediatric patients 6 months to 14 years of age with established safety and efficacy profiles
- Hepatic insufficiency and renal insufficiency dosage recommendations
- Elderly use without dosage adjustment
Interaction
- No clinically important effects on the pharmacokinetics of certain drugs
- Concomitant use with a wide range of commonly prescribed drugs without evidence of clinical adverse interactions
- Phenobarbital-induced hepatic metabolism decreasing AUC of Maxair
- Clinical monitoring when co-administered with potent cytochrome P450 enzyme inducers
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any component of the product
Side Effects
- Common and uncommon side effects such as gastrointestinal discomfort, headache, skin reactions, abnormal behavior, palpitations, and sleep disorders
- Rare side effects including eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis, pulmonary eosinophilia, and suicidal tendencies
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Crossing the placenta in rats and rabbits
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Caution when given to nursing mothers due to potential excretion in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Not indicated for use in the reversal of bronchospasm in acute asthma attacks
- Appropriate rescue medication advised
- Caution when reducing the dose of inhaled corticosteroid
- Not to be used as monotherapy for exercise-induced bronchospasm
- Caution for patients with known aspirin sensitivity
- Clinical monitoring in the event of overdose
Overdose Effects
- Majority of overdose reports showing consistent adverse experiences with the safety profile of Maxair
- Usual supportive measures advised in the event 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 about Maxair 10 mg Tablet
- Description of Maxair 10 mg Tablet
- Usage for treating asthma or allergic rhinitis
- Onset of effect and duration of effect
- Administration with or without food
- Instructions in case of missed dose
- Caution for use during pregnancy
- General instructions for usage
Other
- Available in 10 mg tablets for adults and adolescents, and in 4-5 mg tablets or oral granules for pediatric patients