Monteluk 5 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Montelukast sodium
Company Astra biopharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Monteluk 10 mg tablet

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

  • A selective and orally active leukotriene receptor antagonist
  • Inhibits the cysteinyl leukotriene receptor (CysLT1)
  • Correlated with the pathophysiology of asthma & allergic rhinitis

Dosage & Administration

  • Adult dosage: 10 mg tablet once daily
  • Pediatric dosage: 5 mg tablet for 6-14 years, 4 mg tablet for 2-5 years, 4 mg oral granules for 6 months-5 years
  • No dosage adjustment required in hepatic or renal insufficiency
  • Similar pharmacokinetic profile in elderly and younger adults

Interaction

  • No clinically important effects on the pharmacokinetics of certain drugs
  • Used concomitantly with a wide range of commonly prescribed drugs without evidence of clinical adverse interactions
  • Phenobarbital decreased the AUC of Monteluk approximately 40%

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to any component of this product

Side Effects

  • Common: Diarrhea, fever, headache, nausea, vomiting
  • Uncommon: Anxiety, depression, dizziness, dry mouth, malaise, muscle complaints
  • Rare: Angioedema, hallucination, suicidal tendencies, tremor

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Crosses the placenta in rats and rabbits
  • Should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed
  • 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

Overdose Effects

  • The most frequently occurring adverse experiences include abdominal pain, somnolence, thirst, headache, vomiting and psychomotor hyperactivity
  • Usual supportive measures should be employed in the event of overdose

Therapeutic Class

  • Leukotriene receptor antagonists

Storage Conditions

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

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C35H36ClNO3S
  • Chemical Structure visualization provided

Common Questions about Monteluk 5 mg Tablet

  • Used to treat asthma or allergic rhinitis
  • Effect can be observed after 1-3 hours of administration
  • Lasts for an average duration of 24 hours
  • May be taken with or without food as prescribed by a doctor
  • Use during pregnancy should be avoided unless clearly needed

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