2007-03-09 23:39:40 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
Why is this medication prescribed?
Montelukast(Montek) 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.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
How should this medicine be used?
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 carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take montelukast exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Montelukast controls asthma but does not cure it. Continue to take montelukast even if you feel well. Do not stop taking montelukast without talking to your doctor.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking montelukast,tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to montelukast or any other drugs.
tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially phenobarbital (Solfoton), rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane), and vitamins,tell your doctor if you have or have ever had phenylketonuria or liver disease,tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking montelukast, call your doctor.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. 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.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Montelukast may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
headache
dizziness
heartburn
upset stomach
tiredness
stomach pain
tooth pain
stuffy nose
cough
If you experience either of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
increased difficulty breathing
severe rash
fever
flu-like symptoms
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory.
Call your doctor if your asthma symptoms do not improve or worsen. Your doctor may order certain lab tests to check your response to montelukast.
Montelukast will not stop an acute attack that has already started. Continue to use the medication prescribed for your acute attacks.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
Brand Names
Montek
Singulair
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2015-08-26 16:55:15 · answer #2 · answered by Pascal 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Alyssa, I don't think a lot of parents are educated enough and do not realize the severity of some of these allergies. Which really is quite scary. And sadly, because they do not realize how serious it is, they "don't bother". Yes, lets be honest, it can be a hassle to find peanut free things for kids to take to school (peanuts, peanut oil, and traces of peanut seem to be in everything!) and I cannot even imagine how difficult it must be to have a child with an allergy and having to constantly worry about what food they are consuming, and finding safe things for them to eat. But do these people really want to risk a child's LIFE because they "can't be bothered"?? Children with allergies should not have to be home schooled, and have to miss out. It's completely possible for them to have a normal mainstream education, other parents just need to make more of an effort. No, maybe it's not fair that the other children have to miss out on eating certain foods they like, but come on....which is more important? A child's health and life, or a child having to sacrifice their PB&J? I think parents need to become more educated on allergies. Maybe this will help them realize it only takes a trace of peanuts on another child's hand or breath to cause another child to have a reaction.
2016-03-16 23:01:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually allergic cough and mucus will go away when consumed for about 3 - 4 days evening. Use Banozide syrup or tablets also 1 - 1 -1 along with it.
2015-12-01 18:18:27 · answer #4 · answered by Sujith 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Monoxil
2016-12-18 07:25:27 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am taking this tab let in the evening. What if cogh still persists during the night?
2015-04-01 19:50:17 · answer #6 · answered by geeyen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DONT USE IT FOR LONG
IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO WEAN FROM THAT
2014-06-24 15:38:33 · answer #7 · answered by Jaya 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
IS POSSIBLE TO CONTINUE L MONTEX KIDE FOR LONGER PERIOD ?
2016-07-15 02:39:32 · answer #8 · answered by Kishor Ganguly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋