Monark 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 14.10 (20's pack: ৳ 282.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Montelukast sodium |
| Company | Hallmark pharmaceuticals ltd |
Title
- Monark 10 mg Tablet
Categories
- Asthma Medication
- Respiratory Health
- Allergic Rhinitis Relief
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 the cysteinyl leukotriene receptor (CysLT1)
- Correlation with the pathophysiology of asthma & allergic rhinitis
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dose: 10 mg tablet once daily
- Pediatric dose: 5 mg tablet for 6-14 years age, 4 mg tablet for 2-5 years age, and 4 mg oral granules for 6 months to 5 years age
- No dosage adjustment for hepatic or renal insufficiency
- Similar pharmacokinetic profile in elderly and younger adults
Interactions
- No clinically important effects on the pharmacokinetics of various drugs
- Used concomitantly with a wide range of commonly prescribed drugs without evidence of clinical adverse interactions
- Clinical monitoring recommended when potent cytochrome P450 enzyme inducers are co-administered
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any component of this product
Side Effects
- Common: diarrhea, fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, skin reactions, upper respiratory tract infection
- Uncommon: anxiety, dizziness, muscle complaints, seizure, sleep disorders
- Rare: angioedema, hallucination, memory loss, pulmonary eosinophilia, suicidal tendencies, tremor
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Crosses the placenta in rats and rabbits
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Caution advised when given to a nursing mother
Precautions & Warnings
- Not indicated for use in the reversal of bronchospasm in acute asthma attacks
- Appropriate rescue medication should be available
- Not to be abruptly substituted for inhaled or oral corticosteroids
- Not to be used as monotherapy for exercise induced bronchospasm
- Caution advised for patients with known aspirin sensitivity
Overdose Effects
- Usual supportive measures recommended in the event of overdose
Therapeutic Class
- Leukotriene receptor antagonists
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool & dry place below 30°C
- Protect from light & moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C35H36ClNO3S
Common Questions
- Used to treat asthma or allergic rhinitis
- Effect can be observed after 1-3 hours of administration
- Effect lasts for an average duration of 24 hours
- May be taken with or without food as prescribed by the doctor
- Pregnancy warnings: to be avoided unless clearly needed
General Instructions
- Take exactly as prescribed by the doctor
- Do not change dose or stop using without doctor's advice
- Not a fast-acting rescue medicine for asthma attacks
- Avoid situations or activities that may trigger an asthma attack
- Consult doctor before use if pregnant or breastfeeding