Montene 10 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 16.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 480.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 160.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Montelukast sodium
Company Square pharmaceuticals plc
Also available as
Montene 4 mg tablet Montene 5 mg tablet

Title

  • Montene 10 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Pharmaceutical

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
  • Inhibition of cysteinyl leukotriene receptor (CysLT1)
  • Correlation with the pathophysiology of asthma & allergic rhinitis

Dosage & Administration

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

Interaction

  • No apparent increase in adverse reactions when administered with other therapies for asthma
  • Did not have 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 Montene approximately 40% following a single 10mg dose

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to any component of this product

Side Effects

  • Common: Diarrhoea, fever, gastrointestinal discomfort, headache, nausea, vomiting, skin reactions, upper respiratory tract infection
  • Uncommon: Akathisia, anxiety, arthralgia, asthenia, abnormal behavior, depression, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, haemorrhage, irritability, malaise, muscle complaints, oedema, seizure, abnormal sensation, sleep disorders
  • Rare: Angioedema, concentration impaired, disorientation, eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis, erythema nodosum, hallucination, hepatic disorders, memory loss, palpitations, pulmonary eosinophilia, 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
  • Can be continued during acute exacerbations of asthma
  • Should not be abruptly substituted for inhaled or oral corticosteroids
  • Should not 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 while taking Montene

Overdose Effects

  • No adverse experiences in the majority of overdosage reports
  • 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: [Link to an image]

Common Questions

  • What is Montene 10 mg Tablet?
  • What is Montene 10 mg Tablet used for?
  • How soon can the effect of Montene 10 mg Tablet be observed?
  • How long does the effect of Montene 10 mg Tablet last?
  • Should I use Montene 10 mg Tablet empty stomach?
  • What if I miss a dose of Montene 10 mg Tablet?
  • Are there any pregnancy warnings for Montene 10 mg Tablet?
  • General Instructions

General Instructions

  • Take Montene 10 mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor
  • Do not change your Montene 10 mg Tablet dose or stop using asthma medication without your doctor's advice
  • Montene 10 mg Tablet is not a fast-acting rescue medicine for asthma attacks
  • Avoid situations or activities that may trigger an asthma attack
  • Seek medical attention if your breathing problems worsen quickly or if you think your medications are not working
  • Talk to your doctor before using Montene 10 mg Tablet if you're pregnant or breastfeeding

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