Telukast 5 mg (Chewable Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 9.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 270.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 90.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Montelukast sodium |
| Company | General 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
- Inhibition of cysteinyl leukotriene receptor (CysLT1)
- Correlation with pathophysiology of asthma & allergic rhinitis
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage: Montelukast 10 mg tablet once daily
- Pediatric dosage: 5 mg for 6-14 years, 4 mg for 2-5 years, 4 mg oral granules for 6 months to 5 years
- Safety and efficacy studies in pediatric patients
- No dosage adjustment for hepatic insufficiency or renal insufficiency
- Similar pharmacokinetic profile in elderly and younger adults
Interaction
- No clinically important effects on the pharmacokinetics of specific drugs
- Used concomitantly with a wide range of commonly prescribed drugs
- Phenobarbital decreased the AUC of Telukast approximately 40%
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any component of the product
Side Effects
- Common: Diarrhoea, fever, gastrointestinal discomfort, headache, nausea
- Uncommon: Akathisia, anxiety, arthralgia, asthenia, abnormal behavior, depression
- Rare: Angioedema, concentration impaired, disorientation, eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis, hallucination
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Caution during pregnancy and lactation due to limited studies in pregnant women and excretion in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Not indicated for use in the reversal of bronchospasm in acute asthma attacks
- Appropriate rescue medication should be available
- Not to be abruptly substituted for inhaled or oral corticosteroids
- Not to be used as monotherapy for the treatment of exercise induced bronchospasm
- Continued avoidance of aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents for patients with known aspirin sensitivity
Overdose Effects
- No adverse experiences in the majority of overdosage reports
- Usual supportive measures recommended 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
Common Questions about Telukast 5 mg Chewable Tablet
- Selective and orally active leukotriene receptor antagonist
- Used for treating 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 the doctor
- Avoided in pregnant women unless clearly needed
General Instructions
- Take exactly as prescribed by the doctor
- Do not change dose or stop using asthma medication without doctor's advice
- Seek medical attention if breathing problems worsen quickly
- Avoid situations or activities that may trigger an asthma attack
- Consult doctor before using if pregnant or breastfeeding