Molukat 10 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 12.04 (20's pack: ৳ 240.80)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Montelukast sodium
Company Kemiko pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Molukat 4 mg chewable tablet Molukat 5 mg chewable tablet

Title

  • Molukat 10 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Asthma medication
  • Allergic rhinitis treatment
  • Leukotriene receptor antagonist

Description

  • Prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma
  • Acute prevention of Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB)
  • Relief of symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis (AR): Seasonal & Perennial Allergic Rhinitis
  • Selective and orally active leukotriene receptor antagonist
  • Inhibition of the cysteinyl leukotriene receptor (CysLT1)
  • Correlation with the pathophysiology of asthma & allergic rhinitis
  • Inhalation therapy for asthma patients
  • Oral administration for allergic rhinitis
  • 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
  • Dosage for pediatric patients 2 years to 5 years of age: Montelukast 4 mg tablet once daily
  • Dosage for pediatric patients 6 months to 5 years of age: Montelukast 4 mg oral granules once daily
  • No dosage adjustment in patients with mild-to-moderate hepatic insufficiency
  • No dosage adjustment recommended in patients with renal insufficiency
  • Pharmacokinetic profile and oral bioavailability in elderly and younger adults
  • Potential drug interactions with theophylline, prednisone, oral contraceptives, terfenadine, digoxin, warfarin, thyroid hormones, sedative hypnotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, benzodiazepines, decongestants, phenobarbital, rifampin
  • Hypersensitivity to any component contraindication
  • Common side effects: Diarrhea, fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, skin reactions, upper respiratory tract infection
  • Uncommon side effects: Akathisia, anxiety, depression, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, irritability, muscle complaints, sleep disorders
  • Rare side effects: Angioedema, memory loss, palpitations, pulmonary eosinophilia, tremor
  • Use during pregnancy if clearly needed
  • Caution when given to a nursing mother
  • Not indicated for use in the reversal of bronchospasm in acute asthma attacks
  • Appropriate rescue medication advice for patients
  • No abrupt substitution for inhaled or oral corticosteroids
  • Not to be used as monotherapy for the treatment and management of exercise induced bronchospasm
  • Avoidance of aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents in known aspirin-sensitive patients
  • Usual supportive measures in the event of overdose
  • Storage in cool & dry place below 30°C, protected from light & moisture. Keep out of reach of children
  • Therapeutic class: Leukotriene receptor antagonists

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