Montelukast sodium

Usual Adult Dose for: • • • Usual Pediatric Dose for: • • • Additional dosage information: • • • • • Usual Adult Dose for Allergic Rhinitis • 10 mg orally once a day Comments: • For asthma, efficacy has been demonstrated when this drug was administered in the EVENING without regard to time of food ingestion. • For allergic rhinitis, efficacy has been demonstrated for asthma when this drug was administered in the MORNING or EVENING without regard to time of food ingestion. • Patients with both asthma and allergic rhinitis should take only one dose daily in the evening. Uses: • Prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma • Relief of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis and perennial allergic rhinitis Usual Adult Dose for Asthma - Maintenance • 10 mg orally once a day Comments: • For asthma, efficacy has been demonstrated when this drug was administered in the EVENING without regard to time of food ingestion. • For allergic rhinitis, efficacy has been demonstrated for asthma when this drug was administered in the MORNING or EVENING without regard to time of food ingestion. • Patients with both asthma and allergic rhinitis should take only one dose daily in the evening. Uses: • Prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma • Relief of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis and perennial allergic rhinitis Usual Adult Dose for Bronchospasm Prophylaxis • 10 mg orally once a day at least 2 hours before exercise Comments: • An additional dose should not be taken within 24 hours of ...

• You have been prescribed Montelukast for asthma prevention and for the treatment of allergy symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose. • It is a relatively safe medicine with very few side effects. • Take Montelukast 2 hours before exercising if you have exercise-induced asthma. • It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing. • Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better. Q. Why do you have to take Montelukast at night? Usually, it is recommended to take Montelukast in the evening when it is being used for asthma and allergic rhinitis (cough and cold due to allergy). However, the exact reason for this is not yet known. Some studies have shown that there is no difference in effectiveness whether Montelukast is taken in the evening or morning. Hence, take the medicine as directed by your doctor. Q. Is Montelukast a steroid? No, Montelukast is not a steroid. It is a leukotriene blocker. Leukotrienes are natural substances released during an allergic reaction which causes constriction of muscles of airway. It can also cause allergy symptoms. This medicine blocks leukotrienes which helps in relieving symptoms of asthma and allergic rhinitis. Q. Can Montelukast cause mood changes? Yes, although uncommonly but Montelukast may cause mood changes. The symptoms of mood change include anxiety, agitation, aggressive behaviour or hostility, i...

If you have a certain kind of lung or allergic condition, you may be interested in learning more about montelukast. It’s a • treatment of • short-term prevention of • relief of symptoms of You may also see this medication referred to as montelukast sodium. (Sodium is an inactive ingredient in the medication that helps it dissolve and be absorbed in your body.) Montelukast is the generic version of the brand-name drug Singulair. If you and your doctor decide that montelukast is safe and effective for you, you’ll likely take it long term. Montelukast comes in the following forms: • oral tablet (a tablet that you swallow whole) • chewable tablet This medication also comes in granules that you can take by mouth or mix in liquid or food and then swallow. But that form is not covered in this article. This article describes montelukast’s side effects. For more information about montelukast, including details about its uses, see this Examples of mild side effects that have been reported with montelukast include: • cough • fever • • dizziness • • sore throat • diarrhea • ear infection or earache • runny nose • nosebleed • • • mild * To learn more about this side effect, see the “Side effects explained” section below. † An allergic reaction is possible after using montelukast. But it’s not clear whether this side effect occurred in studies. In most cases, these side effects should be temporary. And some may be easily managed. But if you have any symptoms that are ongoing or bother y...

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: More common • Body aches or pain • cough • difficulty in breathing • dryness or soreness of the throat • fever • headache • loss of voice • pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones • pain, redness, or swelling in the ear • stomach pain • stuffy or runny nose • tender, swollen glands in neck • trouble in swallowing • unusual tiredness or weakness • voice changes Less common • Bloody nose • general feeling of discomfort or illness • joint pain • sweating Rare • Pus in the urine Incidence not known • Agitation • anxiety • attempts at killing oneself • breathing problems • confusion about identity, place, and time • constipation • fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse • feeling sad or empty • hives or welts • indigestion • itching, puffiness, or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue • lack of appetite • pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly moving to the back • redness of the skin • shaking or trembling of the hands or feet • trouble with concentrating • unable to sleep • unpleasant breath odor • vomiting of blood • yellow eyes or skin Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health car...

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