Provair 4mg Sachet4mg/3.5gm
Oral Powder
Unimed Unihealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | CAUTION Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Provair 4mg Sachet. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Provair 4mg Sachet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; how... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Provair 4mg Sachet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to th... View More |
| Driving | UNSAFE Provair 4mg Sachet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Provair 4mg Sachet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Provair 4mg Sachet is recommended. |
| Liver | CAUTION Provair 4mg Sachet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Provair 4mg Sachet may be needed. Please consul... View More |
Introduction
Provair 4mg Sachet is a prescription medicine used for asthma prevention and for the treatment of allergy symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose. It r... View More
Uses of Provair 4mg Sachet
- Asthma prevention
- Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies
Side effects of Provair 4mg Sachet
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Diarrhea
How to use Provair 4mg Sachet
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. Provair 4mg Sachet may be ... View More
How Provair 4mg Sachet works
Provair 4mg Sachet works by blocking the action of leukotriene, a chemical messenger. This reduces inflammation in the airways to prevent asthma and rel... View More
What if you forget to take Provair 4mg Sachet?
If you miss a dose of Provair 4mg Sachet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go bac... View More
- You have been prescribed Provair 4mg Sachet 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 Provair 4mg Sachet 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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