MONTELUKAST, 5mg, chewable tab.
Valid Article
MONTELUKAST
- Not in the WHO list of Essential Medicines 2023
Therapeutic Action
Leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRA)
Indications
Add-on maintenance therapy for chronic asthma in children aged 5 to 12 years who do not respond to inhaled corticosteroids (ICS, e.g. inhaled beclometasone) and Long-Acting Beta2 Agonist (LABA, e.g. inhaled salmeterol). In that case, montelukast will be added to the ICS + LABA regimen.
Instructions for use
The tablets must be chewed before swallowing.
Precautions for Use
Never administer alone. Use in combination with an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) and/or Long-Acting Beta2 Agonist (LABA).
Do not use for the treatment of an acute asthma attack.
Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding, if possible due to limited data.
Adverse effects: headache, gastrointestinal disturbances, skin reactions, increased risk of upper respiratory tract infections.
Storage
Below 25ºC Protect from sunlight - Protect from humidity