General Information and Indications:
Montelukast is used to prevent asthma
symptoms. It works by blocking the action of substances that cause
inflammation, fluid retention, mucous secretion, and constriction in your
lungs.
Information For Users:
Montelukast comes as a tablet and as a chewable tablet to
take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day in the evening. Follow the
directions on your prescription label, ask your doctor or pharmacist If you
have any questions. Take montelukast exactly as directed. Do not take more
or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your health care
provider.
Montelukast controls asthma but does not cure it. Continue taking
montelukast even if you feel well. Do not discontinue taking montelukast
without informing your doctor.
special precautions:
o Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have
allergy to montelukast or any other medications.
o Inform your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription
medications you are taking, especially phenobarbital (Solfoton), rifampin (Rifadin,
Rimactane), and vitamins.
o inform your doctor if you are breast-feeding phenylketonuria or liver
disease.
o Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are
breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking montelukast, call your
doctor.
Take the missed dose at the earliest possible moment. However, if it is
almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your
regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed
one.
Montelukast will not stop an acute attack that
has already started. Continue to use the medication prescribed for your
acute attacks.
Possible Adverse
Effects:
Though adverse effects of montelukast are not
common, they could occur. Inform your doctor if any of the following
symptoms are severe or do not go away:
o headache
o dizziness
o heartburn
o upset stomach
o tiredness
o stomach pain
o tooth pain
o stuffy nose
o cough
If you experience either of the following symptoms, call your doctor without
delay:
o increased difficulty breathing
o severe rash
o fever
o flu-like symptoms
Brand Name(s):
o Singulair® |
