Montenaaf10mg
Tablet
Naafco Pharma Ltd.
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| Alcohol | CAUTION Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Montenaaf. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Montenaaf is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, the... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Montenaaf is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Montenaaf may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Montenaaf is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Montenaaf is recommended. |
| Liver | CAUTION Montenaaf should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Montenaaf may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Introduction
Montenaaf is a prescription medicine used for asthma prevention and for the treatment of allergy symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose. It reduces in... View More
Uses of Montenaaf
- Asthma prevention
- Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies
Side effects of Montenaaf
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Diarrhea
How to use Montenaaf
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Montenaaf may be taken wit... View More
How Montenaaf works
Montenaaf works by blocking the action of leukotriene, a chemical messenger. This reduces inflammation in the airways to prevent asthma and relieve symp... View More
What if you forget to take Montenaaf?
If you miss a dose of Montenaaf, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your... View More
- You have been prescribed Montenaaf for asthma prevention and for the treatment of allergy symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose.
- It is a relatively safe medicine with very few side effects.
- Take Montenaaf 2 hours before exercising if you have exercise-induced asthma.
- It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathi... View More
- Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
Indication
Asthma, Allergic rhinitis
Adult Dose
Oral Chronic asthma Adult: As film-coated tab: 10 mg once daily in the evening. Allergic rhinitis Adult: 10 mg once daily. Prophylaxis of exerc... View More
Child Dose
Asthma Prophylaxis and maintenance treatment in patients aged >12 months <12 months: Safety and efficacy not established 12-24 months: 4 mg (granules... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: No dosage adjustment needed.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity.
Mode of Action
Montelukast is a selective leukotriene receptor antagonist that blocks the effects of cysteinyl leukotrienes in the airways.
Precaution
Not for the relief of acute bronchospasm. Not to be used as monotherapy for the prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm. Patients in whom asthma is ... View More
Side Effect
>10% Headache (18.4%; similar to placebo) 1-10% >2% Abdominal pain,Eczema,Influenza,Laryngitis,Pharyngitis,Viral infection,Wheezing,Dental pain,Di... View More
Interaction
Induced hepatic metabolism resulting to decreased plasma concentration w/ potent inducers of cytochrome P450 isoenzymes (e.g. phenobarbital, phenytoin, ... View More
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