Odmon 10 mg (Tablet)

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

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Montelukast sodium
Company Renata limited
Also available as
Odmon 5 mg chewable tablet Odmon 4 mg chewable tablet

Title

  • Odmon 10 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Health & Wellness

Description

  • Selective and orally active leukotriene receptor antagonist
  • Treats asthma and allergic rhinitis
  • Blocks leukotrienes to keep airways open
  • Can be taken with or without food
  • Effect can be observed after 1-3 hours
  • Effect lasts for an average duration of 24 hours
  • Should not be used in the reversal of bronchospasm in acute asthma attacks

Dosage & Administration

  • Adult dosage: Montelukast 10 mg tablet once daily
  • Pediatric dosage: 5 mg tablet for 6 to 14 years old, 4 mg tablet for 2 to 5 years old, 4 mg oral granules for 6 months to 5 years old

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)

Interaction

  • Clinically non-important effects on the pharmacokinetics of certain drugs
  • No evidence of clinical adverse interactions with commonly prescribed drugs

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to any component of this product

Side Effects

  • Common: Diarrhoea, fever, headache, nausea, vomiting
  • Uncommon: Anxiety, depression, dizziness, dry mouth, seizure
  • Rare: Angioedema, hallucination, hepatic disorders, memory loss

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • 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
  • 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
  • Patients with known aspirin sensitivity should continue avoidance of aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents while taking it

Overdose Effects

  • Most frequently occurring adverse experiences: abdominal pain, somnolence, thirst, headache, vomiting, psychomotor hyperactivity

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

Common Questions

  • What is it used for?
  • How soon can the effect be observed?
  • How long does the effect last?
  • Should it be used empty stomach?
  • What if I miss a dose?
  • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

Related Brands