Accolate20mg
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| Alcohol | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Accolate. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Accolate is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, ther... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Accolate is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. |
| Driving | SAFE Accolate does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Accolate is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Accolate is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have an under... View More |
| Liver | UNSAFE Accolate is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you develop a... View More |
Introduction
Accolate is a prescription medicine used for asthma prevention and for the treatment of allergy symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose. It reduces inf... View More
Uses of Accolate
- Asthma prevention
Side effects of Accolate
- Headache
- Infection
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Pain
- Weakness
How to use Accolate
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. Accolate is to be taken em... View More
How Accolate works
Accolate works by blocking the action of leukotriene. It lowers inflammation in the airways and nose to prevent asthma.
What if you forget to take Accolate?
If you miss a dose of Accolate, 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 Accolate for asthma prevention and for the treatment of allergy symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose.
- Take it on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.
- It is a relatively safe medicine with very few side effects.
- Take Accolate 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
Chronic asthma
Administration
Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take at least 1 hr before or 2 hr after meals.
Adult Dose
Oral Chronic asthma Adult: 20 mg bid. Hepatic impairment: Contraindicated.
Child Dose
Oral Chronic asthma Child: 5-11 yr: 10 mg bid. >12 yr: 20 mg bid.
Renal Dose
Renal Impairment Dose adjustment not necessary
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity, hepatic impairment, cirrhosis, acute asthmatic attacks. Lactation.
Mode of Action
Zafirlukast selectively antagonises the leukotriene D4 receptor. It inhibits bronchoconstriction caused by various inhaled antigens or irritants. It is ... View More
Precaution
Not indicated for use in the reversal of bronchospasm in acute asthma attacks. Avoid abrupt substitution to oral or inhaled corticosteroids. Renal impai... View More
Side Effect
>10% headache (12.9% in age >12 yr) 1-10% Abdominal pain (1.8%),Infection (3.5%),Nausea (3.1%),Diarrhea (2.8%),Generalized pain (1.8%),Vomiting (1.... View More
Interaction
May enhance anticoagulant activity of warfarin resulting to increased prothrombin time. Decreased plasma levels w/ theophylline, terfenadine and erythro... View More
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