Monas 5 mg (Chewable Tablet)

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Medicine Details

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

Title

Monas 5 mg Chewable Tablet

Categories

  • Asthma Medication
  • Allergic Rhinitis Medication
  • Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists
  • Medication for Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction

Description

Monas 5 mg Chewable Tablet is a selective and orally active leukotriene receptor antagonist used for the 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.

Dimensions

  • Chewable

Color options

  • White

Functions

  • Blocks leukotrienes
  • Maintains open airways
  • Relieves allergy symptoms

Dosage and administration

  • Adults and adolescents 15 years of age and older: 10 mg tablet once daily
  • Pediatric patients 6 to 14 years of age: 5 mg tablet once daily
  • Pediatric patients 2 to 5 years of age: 4 mg tablet once daily
  • Pediatric patients 6 months to 5 years of age: 4 mg oral granules once daily
  • Dosage adjustment not required in patients with mild-to-moderate hepatic insufficiency
  • Dosage adjustment not recommended in patients with renal insufficiency
  • No dosage adjustment required in the elderly

Interaction

No clinically important effects on the pharmacokinetics of specific drugs observed; concomitant use with a wide range of commonly prescribed drugs in clinical studies without evidence of adverse interactions

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to any component of the product

Side effects

  • 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

Pregnancy and lactation

  • Crosses the placenta in rats and rabbits
  • Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
  • Caution should be exercised when given to a nursing mother

Precautions and warnings

  • Not indicated for use in the reversal of bronchospasm in acute asthma attacks
  • Patients should have appropriate rescue medication available
  • Therapy can be continued during acute exacerbations of asthma
  • Monas should not be abruptly substituted for inhaled or oral corticosteroids
  • Not to be used as monotherapy for the treatment of exercise-induced bronchospasm
  • Patients with known aspirin sensitivity should continue avoidance of aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents
  • No evidence to truncate bronchoconstrictor response to aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in aspirin-sensitive asthmatic patients

Overdose effects

Adverse experiences consistent with the safety profile of Monas; employ usual supportive measures in the event of overdose

Therapeutic class

  • Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists

Storage conditions

Store below 30°C, protect from light and moisture, keep out of reach of children

Chemical structure

  • Molecular formula: C35H36ClNO3S
  • Chemical image url: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-768-montelukast-sodium-chemical-structure-drK1lRHjspWQ7613gJoZ.svg

Common questions

  • What is Monas 5 mg Chew. Tablet?: A selective and orally active leukotriene receptor antagonist.
  • What is Monas 5 mg Chew. Tablet used for?: Used to treat asthma or allergic rhinitis by blocking leukotrienes and helping keep airways open.
  • How soon can the effect be observed?: After 1-3 hours of administration, but not a fast-acting rescue medicine.
  • How long does the effect last?: Approximately 24 hours.
  • Should I use it empty stomach?: May be taken with or without food as prescribed by the doctor.
  • What if I miss a dose?: Take it as soon as possible, but do not double up on doses if it's almost time for the next dose.
  • Are there any pregnancy warnings?: Use should be avoided unless clearly needed.

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