Montek 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 17.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 510.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 170.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Montelukast sodium |
| Company | Sun pharmaceutical bangladesh ltd |
| Also available as |
Product Title
- Montek 10 mg Chewable Tablet
Therapeutic Class
- Leukotriene receptor antagonists
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
- Inhibits the cysteinyl leukotriene receptor (CysLT1)
- Correlated with the pathophysiology of asthma & allergic rhinitis
Dosage & Administration
- Adults and adolescents - Montelukast 10 mg tablet once daily
- Pediatric patients 6 to 14 years of age - Montelukast 5 mg tablet once daily
- Pediatric patients 2 to 5 years of age - Montelukast 4 mg tablet once daily
- Pediatric patients 6 months to 5 years of age - Montelukast 4 mg oral granules once daily
- No dosage adjustment in mild-to-moderate hepatic insufficiency
- No dosage adjustment in patients with renal insufficiency
- Similar pharmacokinetic profile in elderly and younger adults
Interaction
- No clinically important effects on the pharmacokinetics of several drugs
- Used concomitantly with a wide range of commonly prescribed drugs without evidence of clinical adverse interactions
- Phenobarbital decreased the AUC of Montek approximately 40% following a single 10mg dose
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any component of this product
Side Effects
- Diarrhoea
- Fever
- Gastrointestinal discomfort
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Skin reactions
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Seizure
- Sleep disorders
- Angioedema
- Memory loss
- Palpitations
- Suicidal tendencies
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Caution should be exercised 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
- Therapy can be continued during acute exacerbations of asthma
- Not to be abruptly substituted for inhaled or oral corticosteroids
- Not to be used as monotherapy for the treatment and management of exercise induced bronchospasm
- Continue avoidance of aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents in patients with known aspirin sensitivity
Overdose Effects
- Supportive measures to be employed in the event of overdose
Storage Conditions
- Store in cool & dry place below 30°C, protect from light & moisture
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C35H36ClNO3S
Common Questions about Montek 10 mg Chewable Tablet
- Used for treating 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
- Use should be avoided in pregnant women unless clearly needed