Mylakast Tablets 10Mg (1 Strip = 15 Tablets)

Requires Prescription (YES/NO)

Yes

Generics

Montelukast Sodium

Used For

Asthma

How it works

Montelukast is from a group of medicines called leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRAs). LTRAs work by stopping the chemicals in your body that narrow your airways. These chemicals are called leukotrienes. Montelukast helps stop your airways from narrowing (caused by inflammation).

Dosage

Montelukast Sodium

Side Effects

Abdominal pain , Headache , Thirst , Rarely anaphylaxis , Angioedema , seizure , GI upset .

Drug Interactions

Phenobarbital , Phenytoin , Rifampicin , Other enzyme inducers , gemfibrozil.

Indication

Asthma , Perennial Allergic Rhinitus , Acute prevention of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction , Relief of symptoms of allergic rhinitis.

When not to Use

Hypersensitivity to any component of this product.

Precaution

Patients should be advised never to use oral montelukast to treat acute asthma attacks and to keep their usual appropriate rescue medication for this purpose readily available. If an acute attack occurs, a short-acting inhaled ß-agonist should be used. Patients should seek their doctor's advice as soon as possible if they need more inhalations of short-acting ß-agonists than usual.

Warning 1

Montelukast should not be abruptly substituted for inhaled or oral corticosteroids.

Warning 2

Treatment with montelukast does not alter the need for patients with aspirin sensitive asthma to avoid taking aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

Warning 3

Patient and physician should be alert for neuropsychiatric events. Patients should be instructed to notify their health care practitioner if any such changes occur.

Pregnancy category

Always consult your physician before using any medicine.

Storage (YES/NO)

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.