|
| |
Informations
about Montelukast |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
What
are Montelukast capsules or tablets? |
MONTELUKAST
(Singulair®)
helps to reduce asthma symptoms (coughing, wheezing,
shortness of breath, or chest tightness) and control
your asthma. It does not provide instant relief and
cannot be used to treat a sudden asthma attack. It
works only when used on a regular basis to help reduce
inflammation and prevent asthma attacks. Montelukast
is effective in adults and children. This drug is
also helpful in improving seasonal allergies, like
hay fever |
| |
What
should my health care professional know before I take
Montelukast? |
They
need to know if you have any of these conditions:
•an acute asthma attack
•are on corticosteroid therapy, like prednisone
or inhalers
•liver disease, like hepatitis
•phenylketonuria
•an unusual or allergic reaction to Montelukast,
other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
•pregnant or trying to get pregnant
•breast-feeding |
| |
How
should I use this medicine? |
Take
Montelukast by mouth. You may take your tablets with
food. Take Montelukast every day at roughly the same
time, even on days when you are not having asthma
or allergy symptoms. Follow the directions on the
prescription label. Do not take your medicine more
often than directed.
Chewable tablets: If you are taking the chewable tablets,
chew them well before swallowing with water. You may
take your tablets with food.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional
regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special
care may be needed. Montelukast chewable tablets are
normally prescribed in children 2 years of age or
older. |
| |
|
If
you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it
is almost time for the next dose, skip the previous
dose. Do not use double or extra doses. |
| |
What
drug(s) may interact with Montelukast? |
•carbamazepine
•phenobarbital
•phenytoin
•rifabutin
•rifampin
•troglitazone
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about
all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription
medicines. Also tell your prescriber or health care
professional if you are a frequent user of drinks
with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you
use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine
works. Check with your health care professional before
stopping or starting any of your medicines. |
| |
What
side effects may I notice from taking Montelukast?
|
Side
effects that you should report to your prescriber
or health care professional as soon as possible:
Rare or uncommon:
•a feeling of pins and needles or numbness of
arms and legs
•dark brown or yellow urine
•diarrhea
•easy bruising or bleeding
•edema or swelling of the legs or ankles
•fatigue or weakness
•fever
•flu-like illness
•muscle aches or cramps
•seizure or convulsion
•skin rash and itching
•severe stomach pain
•swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and/or
throat, which may cause difficulty in breathing or
swallowing
•vomiting
•wheezing or continued coughing
•yellowing of the eyes or skin
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention
(report to your prescriber or health care professional
if they continue or are bothersome):
•cough
•difficulty sleeping
•dizziness
•drowsiness
•headache
•heartburn
•hoarseness or sore throat
•indigestion or stomach upset
•muscle aches or cramps
•nausea
•runny nose
•unusual dreams |
| |
Where
can I keep my medicine? |
Keep
out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature, between 15-30 degrees C
(59-86 degress F); do not freeze. Protect from light
and moisture. Throw away any unused medicine after
the expiration date. |
| |
|
| |
| -
additional authority and manufacturer information
links about Montelukast - |
|
|
-
from MedlinePlus |
|
| -
from Wikipedia.org |
|
| -
from MedicineNet.com |
|
-
from DrugDigest.org |
|
-
from drugs.com |
|
