Kraj: Filipiny
Język: angielski
Źródło: FDA (Food And Drug Administration)
Montelukast (as Sodium)
Getz Pharma (Phils.) Inc.; Distributor: Getz Bros. Philippines, Inc.
Montelukast (as Sodium)
4mg
Chewable Tablet
Alu-Alu Pack of 7's (Box of 14's), Alu/Alu pack x 7's (box of 14's)
Getz Pharma Pvt. Ltd., Pakistan
2021-10-22
- Inhaled Corticosteroids: Treatment with Montelukast sodium (Montiget ) provides additional clinical benefit to patients treated with inhaled corticosteroids. A reduction in the corticosteroid dose can be made as tolerated. The dose should be reduced gradually with medical supervision. In some patients, the dose of the inhaled corticosteroids can be tapered off completely. Montelukast sodium (Montiget ) should not be abruptly substituted for inhaled corticosteroids. _ADMINISTRATION OF MONTELUKAST SODIUM (MONTIGET_ _) PEDIATRIC GRANULES_ Montelukast sodium (Montiget ) pediatric granules 4mg can be administered either directly in the mouth, or mixed with a spoonful of cold or room temperature soft foods. The sachet should not be opened until ready to use. After opening the sachet, the full dose (with or without food) must be adminstered within 15 minutes. If mixed with food, Montelukast sodium (Montiget ) pediatric granules must not be stored for future use. Discard any unused portion. MONTELUKAST SODIUM (Montiget ) PEDIATRI C GRANULES ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE DISSOLVED IN LIQUID FOR ADMINISTRATION. However, liquids may be taken subsequent to administration. ADVERSE EFFECTS Montelukast sodium is generally well tolerated. However, following are the adverse effects reported which usually were mild and did not require discontinuation of therapy. • Hypersensitivity reactions (including anaphylaxis, angioedema, rash, pruritus, urticaria and very rarely, hepatic eosinophillic infiltration); • Dream abnormalities, hallucinations, palpitations, drowsiness, irritability, restlessness, insomnia, increased sweating, headache; • Nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, diarrhea, abdominal pain; • Myalgia including muscle cramps; • Increased bleeding tendency, bruising edema; • Tremor, dry mouth, vertigo, arthralgia. CONTRAINDICATIONS Montelukast sodium is contraindicated in a patient who has shown hypersensitivity to the drug or any of its components. Montelukast sodium is not indicated for use in acute asthma attacks including Przeczytaj cały dokument