Aerokast 4Mg Sachets 14S
Brand : barrett hodgson pakistan
Per Box
Rs. 290.64
Rs. 305.91
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).
Description
AEROKAST POWD 4 MG 14'S
Generics
Montelukast Sodium
used for
Asthma
Requires Prescription (YES/NO)
Yes
Indication
Asthma , Perennial Allergic Rhinitus , Acute prevention of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction , Relief of symptoms of allergic rhinitis .
Side Effects
Abdominal pain , Headache , Thirst , Rarely anaphylaxis , Angioedema , seizure , GI upset .
When not to Use
Hypersensitivity to any component of this product.
Dosage
For 4 mg Dry Powder: The dosage for paediatric patients 2-5 years of age is one 4 mg dry powder sachet daily. 4 mg dry powder can be administered either directly in the mouth or mixed with a tablespoon of cold or room temperature soft food (e.g. applesauce, ice cream and rice).
Storage yes or /no
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
Precautions
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.
Drug Interactions
Phenobarbital , Phenytoin , Rifampicin , Other enzyme inducers , gemfibrozil.
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