Provair 5

Generic

Montelukast Sodium

 

Indications

Montelukast Sodium is indicated for:

• Prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma
• Acute prevention of Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB)
• Relief of symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis (AR): Seasonal & Perennial Allergic Rhinitis

 

Pharmacology

Montelukast is a selective and orally active leukotriene receptor antagonist that inhibits the cysteinyl leukotriene receptor (CysLT₁). The cysteinyl leukotrienes (LTC₄, LTD₄, LTE₄) are products of arachidonic acid metabolism and are released from various cells, including mast cells and eosinophils. Cysteinyl leukotrienes and leukotriene receptor occupation have been correlated with the pathophysiology of asthma & allergic rhinitis, including airway edema, smooth muscle contraction, and altered cellular activity associated with the inflammatory process, which contribute to the signs and symptoms of asthma.

 

Dosage

Adults & adolescents (15 years & older)-

• Asthma & Allergic Rhinitis: 10 mg/day 
• Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction: 10 mg/day

Pediatric patients (6 to 14 years)-

• Asthma & Allergic Rhinitis: 5 mg/day 
• Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction: 5 mg/day

Pediatric patients (6 months to 5 years)-

• Asthma & Allergic Rhinitis: 4 mg/day 
• Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction: Not recommended

Patients with both asthma and allergic rhinitis should take only one dose daily in the evening. For prevention of Acute prevention of Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction, a single dose should be taken at least 2 hours before exercise.

 

Administration

Route of administration: Oral. Montelukast may be taken with or without food or as directed by the physician.

 

Interaction

With medicine: No dose adjustment is needed when montelukast is co-administered with theophylline, prednisone, prednisolone, terfenadine, digoxin, warfarin, gemfibrozil, itraconazole, thyroid hormones, sedative-hypnotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, benzodiazepines, decongestants, oral contraceptives, and Cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzyme inducers.

With food and others: Bioavailability and other conditions were not significantly observed with food & other conditions.

 

Contraindications

Montelukast is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to any component of this product.

 

Side Effects

• Diarrhoea, fever, gastrointestinal distress, headache, nausea, vomiting, skin responses, upper respiratory tract infection are all common symptoms.
• Akathisia, anxiety, arthralgia, asthenia, aberrant behavior, depression, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, haemorrhage, irritability, malaise, muscle complaints, oedema, seizure, anomalous feeling, sleep disturbances are all uncommon symptoms.
• Angioedema, disorientation, eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis, erythema nodosum, hallucination, hepatic problems, memory loss, palpitations, pulmonary eosinophilia, suicidal tendencies, tremor are all uncommon symptoms.

 

Pregnancy & Lactation

There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Montelukast should be used during
pregnancy only if clearly needed. Montelukast is excreted in breast milk. So caution should be exercised when Montelukast is given to a nursing mother.

 

Precautions & Warnings

Montelukast is not indicated for use in the reversal of bronchospasm in acute asthma attacks, including status
asthmatic. Neuropsychiatric events including agitation, hostility, anxiousness, depression, disorientation, disturbance in attention, dream abnormalities, hallucinations, insomnia, irritability, memory impairment, restlessness, somnambulism, suicidal thinking and behavior (including suicide) and tremor.

 

Therapeutic Class

Leukotriene receptor antagonists

 

Storage Conditions

Protect from light and moisture by storing in a cool, dry place below 30°C. Keep out of children's reach.

 

Pharmaceutical Name

UniMed UniHealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd.