Montene 5 mg (Dispersible Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 9.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 180.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 90.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Montelukast sodium |
| Company | Square pharmaceuticals plc |
| Also available as |
Title
- Montene 5 mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Healthcare
- Pharmaceutical
Description
- Selective and orally active leukotriene receptor antagonist
- Indicated for prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma
- Acute prevention of Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB)
- Relief of symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis
- Leukotriene receptor antagonists
- Molecular Formula: C35H36ClNO3S
- Storage: cool & dry place below 30°C, protect from light & moisture
Dosage & Administration
- Montelukast 10 mg tablet once daily for adults and adolescents 15 years of age and older
- Montelukast 5 mg tablet once daily for pediatric patients 6 to 14 years of age
- Montelukast 4 mg tablet once daily for pediatric patients 2 to 5 years of age
- Montelukast 4 mg oral granules once daily for pediatric patients 6 months to 5 years of age
Pharmacology
- Inhibits the cysteinyl leukotriene receptor (CysLT1)
- Correlated with the pathophysiology of asthma & allergic rhinitis
Interactions
- 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
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any component of Montelukast
Side Effects
- Common: Diarrhoea, fever, gastrointestinal discomfort, headache, nausea, vomiting
- Uncommon: Anxiety, depression, dizziness, drowsiness, malaise, muscle complaints
- Rare: Angioedema, disorientation, hallucination, hepatic disorders, memory loss
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Caution when given to a nursing mother
Precautions & Warnings
- Not indicated for use in the reversal of bronchospasm in acute asthma attacks
- 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
- Caution in patients with known aspirin sensitivity
Overdose Effects
- Adverse experiences consistent with the safety profile of Montene
- Supportive measures to be employed in the event of overdose
Compound Summary
- Molecular Formula: C35H36ClNO3S
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C35H36ClNO3S
- Chemical Structure Image URL: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-768-montelukast-sodium-chemical-structure-drK1lRHjspWQ7613gJoZ.svg
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