Singulair – Montelukast – Asthma Scientific Review
Singulair is a lukatrian leukotriene inhibitor which used for the treatment of asthma the prevention of exercise induced asthma and allergic rhinitis sneezing stuffy nose runny nose itching of a nose and outdoor and indoor allergies singulair blocks substances in the body called lucotriens which cause asthma and allergic rhinitis you will get best result using it
Every day swallow the tablet hole with a glass of water milk if you are taking the chewable tablet the tablet must be chewed before swallowed the recommended dose for adults and children 15 years and over is 10 milligrams a day for children ages 6 to 14 years old the recommended dose is five milligrams taken once daily for young children two to five years old the
Recommended dose is four milligrams taken once daily for children aged six to 23 months old the recommended dose is one packet of oral granules four milligrams taken once daily this drug should be taken once daily in the evening also we would like to inform that safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients less than 12 months of age have not been established note
This instruction presented here just for review it’s very necessary to consult with your doctor before using it help you to get best results singulair should not be used for treatment of acute asthma attacks singulair should not be abrupt substituted for inhaled for inhaled or oral corticosteroids pregnancy and lactation children greater than above six years warning
That if you have asthma and if your asthma is made worse by aspirin continue to avoid aspirin or other medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs while taking singulair not allowed in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component to this product they may include an allergic reaction hives difficulty breathing swelling of your face lips tongue
Or throat also the most possible side effects include skin rash bruising severe tingling numbness pain muscle weakness mood or behavior changes anxiety depression or thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself tremors or shaking severe sinus pain swelling or irritation or worsening asthma symptoms less serious include headache stomach pain heartburn upset stomach
Nausea diarrhea tooth pain tired feeling fever stuffy nose sore throat cough hoarseness or mild rash if you experience one of them stop using singulair and tell your doctor as soon as possible also consult with your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual singular interact with the following medicines scissor pride mescal polymer nitrate nitrates like a
Mil nitrite isosorbidi nitrate isosorbide mononitrate nitroglycerin nitroprusside other sedental products also this medicine interact with certain drugs for high blood pressure certain drugs for the treatment of hiv infection or aids certain drugs used for fungal yeast infections like gluconazole idreconazole ketoconazole and vorconazole cimetidine airdromeson
Rivenpin also note that an interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them as usual it affects the effect of drugs so consult with your doctor about how it interactions are being managed or should be managed if you forgot to take your dose in time please do it as soon as you remember but do not take if it is too late
Or almost time for your next dose do not increase your recommended dose take your usually dose next day in the same regularly time if you take more dose you need in long period of time it can lead to such symptoms as thirst drowsiness dilated pupils increased muscle movements or severe stomach pain if you experience one of them call your doctor immediately store
At room temperature between 59 to 77 degrees fahrenheit 15 to 25 degrees centigrade away from light and moisture kids and pets do not use after expiration term we provide only general information about medications which does not cover all directions possible drug integrations or precautions information from this video cannot be used for self treatment and self
Diagnosis any specific instructions for a particular patient should be agreed with your health care advisor or doctor in charge of the case we disclaim reliability of this information and mistakes it could contain we are not responsible for any direct indirect special or other indirect damage as a result of any use of the information received from this video and
Also for consequences of self-treatment
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Singulair – Montelukast – Asthma Scientific Review By MedCast
