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    Asthiven 10Mg Tablets 14S (Pack Size 2 X 7S)

    Brand : scilife pharma (pvt) ltd

    Rs. 199.36

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    SPECIFICATION

    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).

    USAGE AND SAFETY

    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.

    PRECAUTIONS

    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.

    WARNINGS

    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.

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    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.

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