MONTELUKAST tablet, film coated

Country: Amerika Syarikat

Bahasa: Inggeris

Sumber: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Bahan aktif:

MONTELUKAST SODIUM (UNII: U1O3J18SFL) (MONTELUKAST - UNII:MHM278SD3E)

Boleh didapati daripada:

International Laboratories, LLC

INN (Nama Antarabangsa):

MONTELUKAST SODIUM

Komposisi:

MONTELUKAST 10 mg

Laluan pentadbiran:

ORAL

Jenis preskripsi:

PRESCRIPTION DRUG

Tanda-tanda terapeutik:

Montelukast sodium is indicated for the prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma in adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older. Montelukast sodium is indicated for prevention of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) in patients 6 years of age and older. Montelukast sodium is indicated for the relief of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis in patients 2 years of age and older and perennial allergic rhinitis in patients 2 years of age and older. •  Hypersensitivity to any component of this product. Pregnancy Category B There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response, montelukast sodium should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Teratogenic Effect No teratogenicity was observed in rats and rabbits at doses approximately 100 and 110 times, respectively, the maximum recommended daily oral dose in adults based on AUCs [see Nonclinical Toxicology (13.2 ) ]. During worldwide marketi

Ringkasan produk:

Montelukast sodium tablets USP are available as: 10 mg (montelukast) – beige, round, film-coated tablets, debossed with “TV” on one side of the tablet and “7426” on the other side, in adherence packages of 30 (NDC 54458-890-10). Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from moisture and light. Store in original package.

Status kebenaran:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Ciri produk

MONTELUKAST- MONTELUKAST TABLET, FILM COATED
INTERNATIONAL LABORATORIES, LLC
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HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE
MONTELUKAST SODIUM SAFELY AND
EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR MONTELUKAST SODIUM.
MONTELUKAST SODIUM TABLETS AND CHEWABLE TABLETS, FOR ORAL USE
INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 1998
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Montelukast sodium is a leukotriene receptor antagonist indicated for:
Prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma in patients 2 years of age
and older (1.1).
Acute prevention of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) in
patients 6 years of age and older (1.2).
Relief of symptoms of allergic rhinitis (AR): seasonal allergic
rhinitis (SAR) in patients 2 years of age and older, and
perennial allergic rhinitis (PAR) in patients 2 years of age and older
(1.3).
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administration (by indications):
Asthma (2.1): Once daily in the evening for patients 2 years and
older.
Acute prevention of EIB (2.2): 10 mg tablet at least 2 hours before
exercise for patients 6 years of age and older.
Seasonal allergic rhinitis (2.3): Once daily for patients 2 years and
older.
Perennial allergic rhinitis (2.3): Once daily for patients 2 years and
older.
Dosage (by age) (2):
15 years and older: one 10 mg tablet.
6 to 14 years: one 5 mg chewable tablet.
2 to 5 years: one 4 mg chewable tablet.
Patients with both asthma and allergic rhinitis should take only one
dose daily in the evening (2.4).
DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
Montelukast sodium tablets USP, 10 mg (montelukast)
Montelukast sodium chewable tablets USP, 4 mg (montelukast) and 5 mg
(montelukast)
CONTRAINDICATIONS
• Hypersensitivity to any component of this product (4).
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Do not prescribe montelukast sodium to treat an acute asthma attack
(5.1).
Advise patients to have appropriate rescue medication available (5.1).
Inhaled corticosteroid may be reduced gradually. Do not abruptly
substitute montelukast sodium for inhaled or oral
corticoste