Montelukast (Montelukast)
Overview of Montelukast
Montelukast (Na) is oral leukotriene receptor antagonist. Blocks part of the inflammatory process associated with an asthma attack and thus helps to reduce swelling or constriction of airways. Used as an add-on therapy inthe long term management of asthma when treatment with inhaled corticosteroids and beta-adrenoceptor stimulants is inadequate. May cause headache and abdominal pain.
Indication of Montelukast
Montelukast is primarily indicated in conditions like Asthma, Prophylaxis of asthma, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Allergic rhinitis.
Contraindication of Montelukast
No data regarding the contra indications of Montelukast is available.
Side Effects of Montelukast
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Montelukast, which give rise to further complications include Anxiousness.,Montelukast produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Angioedema. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Montelukast therapy.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Montelukast are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Restlessness, Abdominal pain, Agitation, Increased sweating, Oedema, Allergy anaphylaxis.
Precautions of Montelukast
Montelukast Na should be used with caution in patients with history of any allergy (especially drug allergies) or liver disease. It should be used with caution during pregnancy.