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Montelukast 5 mg
(pink/tablet/ imprint: SINGULAIR, MRK, 275)
Overview
Montelukast is a prescription medication used to treat the symptoms of asthma and itchy, stuffy, or runny nose caused by allergies. It is also used to prevent bronchospasm (difficulty breathing) during exercise. It is a leukotriene inhibitor. Leukotrienes, are natural substances responsible for swelling in the airways, and tightening of muscles of airways, as well as nasal symptoms caused by allergies , your body releases when you breathe in an allergen.
Medical Uses
as a treatment for chronic asthma
to prevent exercise-induced asthma
to relieve the symptoms of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis
to traet itchy, stuffy, or runny nose caused by allergies
Side-effects
Common:
upper respiratory infection
fever, headache
sore throat, cough
stomach pain, diarrhea
earache or ear infection
flu
runny nose
sinus infection
Rare:
increased bleeding tendency, low blood platelet count
palpitations
hepatitis
Drug Interactions
Carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Epitol, Equetro, Tegretol)
Fosphenytoin (Cerebyx)
Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)
Phenobarbital (Luminal)
Pentobarbital (Nembutal)
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Primidone (Mysoline)
Rifabutin (Mycobutin)
Rifampin (Rifadin)
Rifapentine (Priftin)
In case you are using these medications, consult your healthcare provider of pharmacist or doctors. It also can potentially interact with alcohol, caffeine, and some street drugs.
Dosing
Chronic asthma
15 years or older: 10 milligrams (mg)
6–14 years: 5 mg
12 months–5 years: 4 mg
Exercise-induced asthma
*It should take the drug 2 hours before exercise!
15 years or older: 10 milligrams (mg)
6–14 years: 5 mg
Seasonal allergic rhinitis
15 years or older: 10 mg
6–14 years: 5 mg
2–5 years: 4 mg
Perennial allergic rhinitis
15 years or older: 10 mg
6–14 years: 5 mg
6 months–5 years: 4 mg
Notes
If you already take Montelukast to prevent asthma or allergy symptoms, do not use an extra dose to treat exercise-induced bronchoconstriction.
Some people using Montekulast have had new or worsening mental problems or signs of blood vessel inflammation. Stop taking montelukast and call your doctor right away if you have any unusual changes.
Citation:
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