Montex 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 16.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 480.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 160.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Montelukast sodium |
| Company | Ibn sina pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
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
- Dosage for adults and adolescents 15 years and older: Montelukast 10 mg tablet once daily
- Dosage for pediatric patients 6 to 14 years of age: Montelukast 5 mg tablet once daily
- Dosage for pediatric patients 2 to 5 years of age: Montelukast 4 mg tablet once daily
- Dosage for pediatric patients 6 months to 5 years of age: Montelukast 4 mg oral granules once daily
Interaction
- No clinically important effects on the pharmacokinetics of specific drugs
- Used concomitantly with a wide range of commonly prescribed drugs
- No dosage adjustment recommended for most interactions
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to any component
Side Effects
- Common: Diarrhoea, fever, headache, nausea
- Uncommon: Anxiety, dizziness, dry mouth, irritability
- Rare: Angioedema, memory loss, palpitations, tremor
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Crosses placenta in rats and rabbits
- Caution advised during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Not for use in acute asthma attacks
- Appropriate rescue medication should be available
- Caution in patients with known aspirin sensitivity
- Should not be abruptly substituted for corticosteroids
Overdose Effects
- Mostly consistent with safety profile of the product
- Usual supportive measures recommended in case of overdose
Therapeutic Class
- Leukotriene receptor antagonists
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C, protect from light & moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C35H36ClNO3S
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