Monas 4 mg (Chewable Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Montelukast sodium
Company Acme laboratories ltd
Also available as
Monas 5 mg chewable tablet Monas 10 mg tablet Monas oft 4 mg flash tablet Monas oft 5 mg flash tablet

Title

  • Monas 4 mg Chewable Tablet

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Healthcare
  • Pharmacology
  • Asthma Treatment

Description

  • Monas is indicated for prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma, acute prevention of Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB), and relief of symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis (AR): Seasonal & Perennial Allergic Rhinitis.

DosageAndAdministration

  • 10 mg tablet once daily for adults and adolescents 15 years of age and older
  • 5 mg tablet once daily for pediatric patients 6 to 14 years of age
  • 4 mg tablet once daily for pediatric patients 2 to 5 years of age
  • 4 mg oral granules once daily for pediatric patients 6 months to 5 years of age, can be administered directly or mixed with food
  • No dosage adjustment is required in patients with mild-to-moderate hepatic insufficiency
  • No dosage adjustment is recommended in patients with renal insufficiency
  • The pharmacokinetic profile and oral bioavailability in elderly and younger adults are similar

Interaction

  • Monas has been administered with other therapies routinely used in the prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma with no apparent increase in adverse reactions.

Contraindications

  • Contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to any component of this product

SideEffects

  • Common: diarrhea, fever, gastrointestinal discomfort, headache, nausea, vomiting, skin reactions, upper respiratory tract infection
  • Uncommon: akathisia, anxiety, arthralgia, asthenia, abnormal behavior, depression, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, hemorrhage, irritability, malaise, muscle complaints, edema, seizure, abnormal sensation, sleep disorders
  • Rare: angioedema, impaired concentration, disorientation, eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis, erythema nodosum, hallucination, hepatic disorders, memory loss, palpitations, pulmonary eosinophilia, suicidal tendencies, tremor

PregnancyAndLactation

  • Montelukast crosses the placenta following oral dosing in rats and rabbits
  • No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
  • Caution should be exercised when given to a nursing mother

PrecautionsAndWarnings

  • 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
  • Should not be abruptly substituted for inhaled or oral corticosteroids
  • Not to be used as monotherapy for the treatment and management of exercise-induced bronchospasm
  • Patients with known aspirin sensitivity should continue avoidance of aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents

OverdoseEffects

  • Most adverse experiences consistent with the safety profile of Monas
  • Usual supportive measures should be employed in case of overdose

TherapeuticClass

  • Leukotriene receptor antagonists

StorageConditions

  • Store in cool & dry place below 30°C, protect from light & moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

ChemicalStructure

  • Molecular Formula: C35H36ClNO3S

CommonQuestions

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